Monopoly Man Statue

This sculpture uses the image of a cartoon rich man to show the external symbols of money and power, highlighting wealth elements such as gold bags, banknotes, and crutches, symbolizing the pursuit of material success in modern society. This Monopoly Man Statue expresses popular concepts such as “getting rich quickly” and “financial elites” in an intuitive way, suitable for commercial spaces and trendy displays, and has a strong visual impact and topicality.

Monopoly Man sculpture with silver-faced and holding money bag and dollar bill

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What is the story behind Alec Monopoly?

Alec Monopoly is an American street artist who is famous for his satirical paintings in the form of graffiti. He began to create on the streets of New York during the 2008 financial crisis, using the image of “Mr. Monopoly” to satirize the Wall Street financial system. The “Monopoly” in his stage name “Alec Monopoly” borrowed from this classic character, using art to express his criticism of capitalism and the financial system.

Alec Monopoly wearing sunglasses and striped shirt.

Mr. Monopoly holding a dollar bill and money sack Statue standing on round base with pink dots

What Type of Art is Alec Monopoly?

• Street Art
• Pop Art
• Satirical Art
• Contemporary Art

Mr. Monopoly and Richie Rich driving a white convertible on Portobello Road in Alec Monopoly's artwork.

back view of Mr. Monopoly Statue standing on round base

Who is the Famous Monopoly Man?

“Mr. Monopoly” (also known as Rich Uncle Pennybags) is an iconic character in the Monopoly game. He wears a top hat, gold-rimmed glasses, a curly beard, and a suit, and is a typical “capitalist” image.

Classic cartoon of Mr. Monopoly tipping his hat and holding a cane

Mr. Monopoly wearing tall hat Statue side view

Who is Mr. Monopoly Based On?

There is a saying that he was inspired by industrial giant J.P. Morgan or billionaire Andrew Carnegie, but it is more likely to be a symbolic creation of the image of the entire capitalist class rather than a specific person.

J.P. Morgan wearing a top hat and suit, early 20th-century portrait.

side view of Mr. Monopoly Statue a lifting dollar bill

Appearance Description of the Monopoly Man Statue.

This sculpture is a replica of the representative character “Mr. Millionaire” by American street artist Alec Monopoly. The whole Monopoly Man Statue is made of high-quality cast copper, and the surface is polished and electroplated, showing a strong trend and visual tension. The character image retains classic elements: black top hat, suit, red bow tie, blue pants and metal face, holding banknotes, crutches or dollar bags in his hands, sitting or standing, with exaggerated postures, and extremely artistic expression.

Monoply Man sitting on a large money bag bronze Statue

rear view of Monoply Man Statue with raised arms holding a money bag and red cane

The Symbolism Behind the Money Bag and Top Hat in Monopoly Man Statue.

The money bag represents wealth, greed and financial success, and is the materialized symbol of capital pursuit; while the top hat symbolizes power, class and the superiority of the upper class, and is a typical accessory of the image of aristocrats and bankers in the 19th century.

side view of Monoply Man Statue with golden face

Production Process of Making this Mr. Monopoly Sculpture.

This Monopoly Man Statue has undergone multiple professional processes from design to finished product. The following is a display of its main production process, so that you can more intuitively understand the craftsmanship and detail control behind each step.

production process of making the bronze Monopoly Man Statue

3D design of mr. monopoly statue raised a dollar bill and holding a bag rack

Customize Your Own “Rich Uncle” Pennybags Sculpture.

Arturban provides comprehensive customization services to make this Monopoly Man Statue more personalized and adaptable to different scenes. We can not only customize the size, adjust the figure posture, and change the accessories according to the needs, but also choose a variety of electroplating colors (such as gold, silver, color coating, etc.) to meet different style requirements.

In terms of materials, customers can choose fiberglass (lightweight and easy to place), copper (heavy texture, strong artistry), and stainless steel (strong modern sense, suitable for commercial space) to achieve multi-scene applications from indoor furnishings to outdoor installations.

In addition, Arturban provides customization services for various types of sculptures. Please contact us to learn more.

Display of Other Sculptures by Alec Monopoly

In addition to the “Mr. Millionaire” series, Alec Monopoly has also created a variety of sculptures inspired by pop culture, such as Uncle Donald Duck, The Simpsons, Mona Lisa and other characters. He combines street art with trendy symbols to give these cartoon characters a unique modern temperament. The following is a display of some representative sculptures for reference and appreciation.