21 inch authentic replica of the Statue of Liberty. New York Wonder of the World and American icon. This extraordinary piece is proudly crafted in a New York City workshop. The 21 inch tall scaled replica of the Statue of Liberty is meticulously sculpted and hand painted patina. The Statue of Liberty, designed by sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, was given by the French government to the United States as a token of friendship between the two countries and dedicated by President Grover Cleveland on October 28, 1886. In the 1870s, Bartholdi began making small-scale replicas to help pay for the real one. By the time of official dedication.