Thumb Stamped Print Appraisal

Signed and Thumb-Stamped Arturo Di Modica 'Charging Bull' Lithographic Print

This framed art piece is a monochrome lithographic print featuring the iconic 'Charging Bull' (Wall Street Bull) by the renowned Italian-American sculptor Arturo Di Modica. The print depicts the bull in a high-contrast style, utilizing bold black ink on a bright white paper substrate. A highly significant feature of this piece is located in the lower-right margin, where the artist has provided a hand-signed signature in ink alongside a reddish-pink thumbprint stamp, a known authenticating mark used by Di Modica for limited edition materials. The inscription next to the signature reads 'NY 2003,' indicating the location and year of the signing, while a copyright smaller text '© 1998 Arturo Di Modica' is visible directly beneath the bull's rear legs. The print is housed in a contemporary, minimalist flat-profile black frame. The paper appears centered and well-preserved within the frame, with no visible signs of foxing, water damage, or significant fading. The craftsmanship reflects an authentic artist-distributed commemorative piece, likely produced for high-level collectors or associates following the global success of his bronze sculpture in Lower Manhattan. The presence of the physical thumbprint and graphite signature significantly elevates the rarity and collectibility of the item compared to unsigned mass productions.