Worth $5m? Visitors react to renovated Washington horse statues

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Worth $5m? Visitors react to renovated Washington horse statues. (2026, July 31). BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cly8xzmwpvmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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The Trump Administration has regilded two horse statues, known as the Arts of War, near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC with 23.75-karat gold, a project that cost $5.1m according to federal records. The BBC asked passersby for their opinions on the renovation. Some visitors described the statues as "over-the-top" and questioned the expense, while others found them visually striking and worth the investment. The renovation is intended to enhance the grandeur of the area.

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Visitors in Washington, D.C. are reacting to the renovated Arts of War statues, which have been regilded with 23.75-karat gold at a cost of $5.1 million. The Trump Administration oversaw the project, which some might estimate is worth around $5 million based on the materials used for the renovation. However, it's unclear how this estimated value was calculated. Many people are expressing their opinions about the new look of the statues, but there isn't much information available in the article about what they think. The renovation is located near the Lincoln Memorial and was likely completed as part of a broader effort to maintain or restore public art in Washington, D.C.

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