Phidias’ Zeus
This 42-foot tall sculpture was originally created in 435 BC and was adjusted as the years went on. This gold, marble, and ivory statue sat on a cedar wood throne and was adorned with ebony, ivory, gold, and diamonds. Records were kept of this statue until the 5th century AD when the statue mysteriously disappeared. There is no recorded history of its whereabouts, but its likeness was immortalized via imprint on Greek currency. If this statue existed today, it would likely be the single most expensive piece of artwork on Earth, similar to this next piece...
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