Two historic bronze horse sculptures in Washington D.C., known as the Arts of War, have been covered in 23-carat gold leaf as part of a recent makeover. The project, which cost an estimated $5 million, was revealed by President Donald Trump on Tuesday night.
The two statues, titled 'Sacrifice' and 'Valor,' have stood since 1951 and frame the entrance to Arlington Memorial Bridge. According to reports, the sculptures underwent significant renovations in the 1970s with smaller updates in 1984 and 2005. A Department of the Interior spokesman described the recent work as "longgggg overdue" via social media.
Trump shared images of the regilded sculptures on the social media platform Truth Social, stating, "Taking down the scaffolding around the regilded Arts of War sculptures." This project adds to a pattern of the president's affinity for gold embellishments. Earlier this year, a 22-foot golden statue of Trump was unveiled at one of his Miami golf clubs. Additionally, gold accents have been incorporated into furnishings in the Oval Office, including coasters bearing his name.
