- Arts of War statues have undergone a $5.1 million restoration featuring 23.75-karat gold leaf as part of a project completed on July 29, 2026.
- President Donald Trump unveiled the newly regilded Arts of War sculptures in Washington, D.C., as crews began removing scaffolding that had concealed the statues during restoration.
- The Arts of War sculptures flank the eastern entrance to Arlington Memorial Bridge and were revealed after months of restoration work.
- Exclusive footage showed workers removing the final sections of scaffolding, unveiling the gleaming gold horses and figures atop the granite pedestals.
- The restoration project included specialized cleaning and stabilization work due to extensive purple staining on the granite pedestals caused by copper runoff from the aging bronze sculptures.
- The surrounding lawn and turf areas were temporarily closed starting July 2, 2026, to protect visitors and workers during the ongoing construction.
Former President Trump recently revealed the restored Arts of War statues in Washington, D.C., showcasing a stunning $5.1 million makeover with 23.75-karat gold leaf. The statues, which flank the Arlington Memorial Bridge, were unveiled as construction continues in the area.123
The restoration project, which took several months, involved crews carefully dismantling scaffolding that had concealed the statues. Trump shared images of the unveiling, highlighting the gleaming gold horses and figures atop the monumental granite pedestals. The Arts of War sculptures are located near the Lincoln Memorial, with their companion Arts of Peace sculptures situated nearby along Parkway Drive.4
Each monument features gilded bronze horses and human figures mounted on massive granite bases, symbolizing valor and sacrifice. The area surrounding the statues was temporarily closed beginning July 2 to ensure the safety of visitors and workers during the restoration process. These restrictions are expected to remain in effect through September 30, although the areas will reopen as soon as the work is completed.
The unveiling of the statues marks a significant moment in the ongoing construction efforts in Washington, D.C., as the city continues to enhance its historical landmarks.
“The restoration project, costing $5.1 million, involved regilding the iconic statues with 23.75-karat gold leaf, enhancing their historical significance. As crews removed scaffolding, the statues were unveiled near the Lincoln Memorial, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing construction efforts in Washington, D.C.”
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