# Sculptor spends $100,000 on Charlie Kirk statue with no buyers

A New York sculptor invested $100,000 to create a bronze statue of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, but has yet to find a buyer. The artwork remains unsold, reflecting the speculative nature of political-themed art and the challenge of monetizing controversial figures.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/20/sculptor-charlie-kirk-statue-new-york) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:52 GMT