In the 1870s, Bartholdi began making small-scale replicas of the Statue of Liberty to help pay for the real one. By the time of official dedication, New York was flooded with cheap, illegal knock-offs, and even today most models are manufactured in China -- hardly a bastion of human rights or liberty!
This 15-inch tall scaled replica of the Statue of Liberty, approved by the Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island Foundation, is cast in the USA of bonded marble with a hand painted patina. The sturdy stand is an intricately detailed pedestal of bonded marble. Signed by the artist, the historic replica is meticulously sculpted, and faithfully portrays America's most distinguished ambassador to the world.
NEW YORK STYLE
On September 11th all Americans became New Yorkers.
