The Hand (Botero)

The Hand (Spanish: La mano) is a bronze sculpture by the Colombian sculptor Fernando Botero.

Madrid treasurer Fernando López Amor urged corporations to purchase other works and put them on public display.

The Hand was bought by Telefónica in October 1994, for 70 million Spanish pesetas (around €420,000).

[3] Its matte finish made it more suitable than other exhibits for permanent outside display.

[1] In April 1995, Telefónica loaned the sculpture to the city and it was installed on Paseo de la Castellana.