# Eternal eBay Auctions Caleb Larsens Sculpture Perpetually Sells Itself Online By Michael Hines | Published 2010-02-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caleb-larsen References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/a-sculpture-that-perpetually-sells-itself-on-ebay/) & [caleblarsen](http://www.caleblarsen.com/projects/a-tool-to-deceive-and-slaughter/) Caleb Larsen has created maybe the most maddening piece of art ever. His aptly titled piece 'A Tool to Decieve and Slaughter' is a [simple sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladder-series) with one catch. It is constantly selling itself. Caleb Larsen’s creation is connected to the Internet via an ethernet cable. Every ten minutes it pings a server to see if it has sold on [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester) or not. When the auction ends or if it is sold, a [new auction is automatically created](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auction-data). The new owner is then required to send it to the future owner in a never-ending cycle. Caleb Larsen, you’re one frustrating dude. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Internet-connected Art:** The trend of internet-connected art opens up opportunities for interactive and dynamic experiences for art enthusiasts. - **Perpetual Auctions:** The trend of perpetual auctions challenges traditional models by allowing items to be constantly sold and resold, creating a continuous revenue stream. - **Automated Sales Cycles:** The trend of automated sales cycles reduces the need for manual intervention, providing efficiency and convenience for both buyers and sellers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The art industry can leverage internet-connected artworks to attract a new generation of tech-savvy collectors and provide unique digital experiences. - **E-commerce:** Perpetual auctions present an opportunity for the e-commerce industry to implement innovative sales models and explore new revenue streams. - **Technology:** Automated sales cycles in the technology industry can explore advancements in artificial intelligence and internet of things to enhance the buying and selling process. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Wearable Sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-sculpture-1.md) - [Mysterious Painted Car-Door Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-horse.md) - [Eroding Sculpture NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroding-and-reforming-digital-car.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Avant-Garde Sculptural Editions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-edition.md) - [Snack Artwork Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester.md) - [Auction Discovery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lastminute-auction.md) - [Kinetic Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-machine.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md)