Arturo Di Modica (1941 – 2021) - Sculpture, "The Wall Street Bull", 1998 – Icona Mondiale di Potenza Finanziaria e Prosperità – Firmata - 14 cm - Black Lacquered Composite Resin
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The Wall Street Bull, a 1998 black lacquered composite resin sculpture by Arturo Di Modica (Italy), measuring 16.5 x 14 x 11 cm, signed and bearing the original copyright mark 'Arturo Di Modica 1998' on the rear leg, in good condition.
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There is no sculpture in the world that embodies ambition, resilience, and market victory as much as the legendary Wall Street Bull. Installed by surprise in front of the New York Stock Exchange after the '87 crash, Di Modica's colossal figure has become the indisputable idol of traders, investors, entrepreneurs, and fans of modern art.
On the back of the paw/side is stamped the original copyright mark "Arturo Di Modica 1998" with the foundry/atelier seal, testimony to the edition's legitimacy.
In financial language, the Bull Market represents explosive growth and optimism. Placed in the studio, office, or living room, this sculpture serves as a powerful visual reminder of tenacity and economic fortune.
The taut musculature, dilated nostrils, and forward-leaning posture convey ferocious dynamism, heightened by its elegant matte charcoal-black coat. Dating from 1998, it guards almost thirty years of history and celebrates one of the golden moments of modern economics.
Arturo Di Modica was an Italian sculptor who became a naturalized American (1941–2021). He conquered the global art scene in December 1989 when, at his own expense and without permits (a bold act of guerrilla art), he deposited the colossal bronze bull weighing 3.5 tons in Bowling Green, Lower Manhattan. The work instantly became the most photographed and famous public statue in New York.
Di Modica received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 1999 for his extraordinary contribution to the culture and history of the United States. His monumental works can be found in New York, Shanghai (the Bund Bull), and in leading institutional and private collections.
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Translated by Google TranslateThere is no sculpture in the world that embodies ambition, resilience, and market victory as much as the legendary Wall Street Bull. Installed by surprise in front of the New York Stock Exchange after the '87 crash, Di Modica's colossal figure has become the indisputable idol of traders, investors, entrepreneurs, and fans of modern art.
On the back of the paw/side is stamped the original copyright mark "Arturo Di Modica 1998" with the foundry/atelier seal, testimony to the edition's legitimacy.
In financial language, the Bull Market represents explosive growth and optimism. Placed in the studio, office, or living room, this sculpture serves as a powerful visual reminder of tenacity and economic fortune.
The taut musculature, dilated nostrils, and forward-leaning posture convey ferocious dynamism, heightened by its elegant matte charcoal-black coat. Dating from 1998, it guards almost thirty years of history and celebrates one of the golden moments of modern economics.
Arturo Di Modica was an Italian sculptor who became a naturalized American (1941–2021). He conquered the global art scene in December 1989 when, at his own expense and without permits (a bold act of guerrilla art), he deposited the colossal bronze bull weighing 3.5 tons in Bowling Green, Lower Manhattan. The work instantly became the most photographed and famous public statue in New York.
Di Modica received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 1999 for his extraordinary contribution to the culture and history of the United States. His monumental works can be found in New York, Shanghai (the Bund Bull), and in leading institutional and private collections.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects.
Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you.
Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep:
• A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco.
We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths.
• Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design.
• We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves.
• Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally.
This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector.
• Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction.
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood.
We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost.
Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust.
Happy bidding!
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Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Street art
Material
Black Lacquered Composite Resin
Artist
Arturo Di Modica (1941 – 2021)
Title of artwork
"The Wall Street Bull", 1998 – Icona Mondiale di Potenza Finanziaria e Prosperità – Firmata
Signature
Branded
Condition
Good condition
Height
14 cm
Width
16.5 cm
Depth
11 cm
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