 Although the statue cost about $250,000 to construct, it was insured for $500,000 because the artist, Brad Coriell, had donated his time to the creation.It was estimated the statue and amphitheater sustained an estimated $700,000 in damages — $300,000 for the statue and $400,000 for the amphitheater.PETA offered funding through an "anonymous Christian donor" to help rebuild the statue if allowed to promote veganism at the church.