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Newcastle Peter Rabbit trail auction 'exceeded expectations'

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Colourfully painted Peter Rabbit sculptures exhibited in a brightly lit room. Each sculpture is painted in a different colour and pattern. One is mostly yellow with red and purple flowers, another has purple and white geometrical shapes and another is mostly white with blue flower motifs.

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Newcastle Peter Rabbit trail auction raises £300,000 for St Oswald's Hospice

Overview

An auction of 96 Peter Rabbit sculptures that formed a summer trail across Newcastle and North Tyneside has raised £300,000 for St Oswald's Hospice, exceeding all expectations and setting a new record for the charity.

Key points

  • The 96 Peter Rabbit sculptures were placed around streets, parks, and landmarks in Newcastle and North Tyneside for nine weeks.
  • The auction raised a total of £300,000, making it the highest-performing auction in St Oswald's Hospice's history.
  • The total surpasses the previous record set by a Shaun the Sheep trail three years ago by £100,000.
  • The highest-selling item was a book bench painted by artist Jina Gelder, which raised £52,500.
  • Funds raised will be reinvested to support people with life-limiting conditions at the hospice.
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