Millions of dollars may not sound like too much to pay for a golden throne — but what about a flushable one? An 18-karat gold toilet sold for $12.1 million with fees at a Sotheby's auction on Tuesday. The sculpture, made by the Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan , is titled "America" and is flushable. The toilet, which debuted in 2016, consists of 101.2 kg, or about 223 pounds, of 18-karat gold and comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist, according to Sotheby's. "