Treasure hunt golden hare sold for £82k at auction
Summary
A golden hare, which was the prize of a famous 1980s treasure hunt, sold at a Sotheby's auction for £82,550. Created by artist Kit Williams, it was originally buried in 1979 as part of a book-based puzzle. The hare was previously auctioned in 1988 and remained with the same family until this recent sale.Key Facts
- The golden hare is an 18-carat gold jewel created by artist Kit Williams.
- The treasure hunt for the hare began with the 1979 book "Masquerade," which contained riddles about its location.
- The hare was buried in Ampthill Park, Bedfordshire, and was unearthed in 1982.
- It was placed inside a terracotta casket and sealed with wax to avoid detection by metal detectors.
- The hare was originally sold at auction in 1988 for £31,900.
- The hare has been on public display at the V&A Museum and Sydney Opera House before its recent sale.
- The golden hare, named Jack, was sold for £82,550 to a UK-based private collector at a Sotheby's auction.
- The sale price far exceeded the expected range of £10,000 to £20,000.
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