15-Foot Trump Statue Awaits Installation in Zanesville

The $300,000 sculpture was commissioned by a cryptocurrency group but still needs final payment.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A 15-foot, gold-leafed bronze statue of former President Donald Trump, created by sculptor Alan Cottrill, is currently sitting inside his foundry in Zanesville, Ohio, awaiting its permanent installation at Trump National Doral in Florida. The $300,000 sculpture was commissioned by a cryptocurrency group, which has made partial payments but still owes thousands of dollars to complete the final payment.

Why it matters

The statue has garnered significant attention, as Cottrill is a renowned sculptor known for his work outside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, and inside the U.S. Capitol. The Trump statue's installation at Trump National Doral is expected to draw the former president's attendance, further highlighting the political and cultural significance of the artwork.

The details

Cottrill and his team worked seven days a week to complete the 2,400-pound statue, which presented unique artistic challenges, particularly in capturing Trump's distinctive hairstyle. The sculptor said he had to make the hair thicker than it is in reality to give a sense of the wispy bits while still being able to cast the bronze.

  • The $300,000 sculpture was completed in early January 2026.
  • Cottrill is waiting for an official unveiling date at Trump National Doral in Florida, where the former president is expected to attend.

The players

Alan Cottrill

A renowned sculptor who has created works outside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, and inside the U.S. Capitol. He is the creator of the 15-foot, gold-leafed bronze statue of former President Donald Trump.

Cryptocurrency group

The group that commissioned the $300,000 Trump statue and has made partial payments, but still owes thousands of dollars to complete the final payment.

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States, for whom the 15-foot bronze statue was created. He is expected to attend the official unveiling of the statue at Trump National Doral in Florida.

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What they’re saying

“My job is making bronze statues. I have done 400 or so life-size or larger figures. I'll do it 'til I drop.”

— Alan Cottrill, Sculptor (10tv.com)

“His hair — how do you get the wispy bits of hair? Because you can't cast fine hair and wispies, so I had to make it thicker than it was and still give a sense of his hair.”

— Alan Cottrill, Sculptor (10tv.com)

“This gold leaf in the Florida sun — it's just going to be brilliant.”

— Alan Cottrill, Sculptor (10tv.com)

What’s next

Cottrill is waiting for an official unveiling date at Trump National Doral in Florida, where the former president is expected to attend.

The takeaway

The creation of this large-scale, gold-leafed bronze statue of former President Donald Trump highlights the continued political and cultural significance of the Trump presidency, as well as the skill and dedication of renowned sculptor Alan Cottrill in bringing this ambitious project to life.