Sotheby’s is set to host its inaugural auction for art produced by a robot later this month.

As part of the auction house’s “digital art day,” the highlight will be “AI God,” a portrait of Alan Turing made by Ai-Da, identified as a “humanoid robot artist.” Turing is celebrated as a legendary mathematician and computer scientist, whose efforts in cryptography helped decrypt the German Enigma code during World War II. He is often regarded as the father of modern computing. The “Turing test” he developed in 1949 remains crucial to current concepts of artificial intelligence.

This mixed-media artwork measures 64 by 90.5 inches and was created earlier this year by Ai-Da. Sotheby’s estimates it could sell for between $120,000 to $180,000 when the auction begins on October 31.

Introducing Ai-Da, the humanoid robot artist

The Ai-Da Robot Project was founded by Aiden Meller, a gallery owner and art dealer from the U.K. Ai-Da, who is referred to as a female by her creators, utilizes cameras in her eyes, a robotic arm, and artificial intelligence to generate her art.

“As a machine blending electronic, AI, and human elements, her entire being is a form of artwork along with her drawings, performances, and collaborations in painting and sculpture,” her creators explain.

Created in 2019, Ai-Da has showcased her work at the University of Oxford and the Venice Biennale. “AI God” was originally displayed in May at the United Nations.

“By paying tribute to Alan Turing through my artwork, previously shown at the United Nations, I seek to acknowledge his vital contributions to the evolution of modern computing and artificial intelligence,” the robot commented about the portrait.