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Old 08-17-2017, 04:39 PM   #402
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Originally Posted by SebC View Post
While Charging Bull was not a commission, I still think it serves as an example as bang-for-the-buck public art. Del Geist has said that over 90% of the cost of Bowfort Towers went to production+installation, leaving at most 10% as his profit. Why do you think there would be a major cost difference if it were commissioned?
I meant if the Charging Bull was commissioned first instead of built with sculptor's own money and gifted to the City. Going from $500,000 for our blue ring, this was a fair assumption to make!
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