Hamad International Airport to hold $6.8 million teddy bear
A $6.8 million giant teddy bear will be available for viewing by visitors passing through Doha's new Hamad International Airport when it officially opens for commercial flights some time next year.
According to Arabian Business, the sculpture "has been bought by a member of Qatar’s royal family, is already in place at the airport."
The Urs Fischer sculpture, which weighs 35,000 pounds and stands 23 feet tall, was previously displayed in front of the Seagram Building on New York’s Park Avenue.
The teddy bear was auctioned off at Christie’s New York for just over $6.8m earlier this year.
Source: Arabian Business | Photo Credit: Abdulla Almesleh & Brian Candy
Atleast they can put an Oryx statue there. And it is placed at new Market place area.. It is such a pathetic option.
Well %^*! me.... good use of money, a $6.8 million teddy bear..... Yes I know that world hunger is a thing of the past and everyone has a roof over his head in this world and enjoys a warm shower and croissants for breakfast, so why not!
If It appreciates 50 % annually .... it's a good investment ....
Tue, 17.12.2013, 09.19 hrs ..
That's what I would buy if I had $6.8 million. Money well spent.
iam working in new airport.i saw this..horrible...y they r spending this much money for this?
iam working in new airport.i saw this..horrible...y they r spending this much money for this?
My daughter's reaction to this 6.8 million teddy: "I have MUCH more cuter bears for cheaper" Well it's gotta beat the Zidane headbutt statue by the corniche!
worth to buy, there might be some kind of treasure inside that teddy bear.
Quite RIDICULOUS
Shivering~~~
if u want I will show you the picture :P
is this really that much expensive :o
and why place it in the Hamad Intl Airport ? :(
To scare the visitors when they arrive in this country ? :(
Would be better if they had situated tat fluffy bear on top of Aspirt Tower to scare the piegons and falcons...:(
The bear looks big and cuddly - just like my Cuban Shotputter. and she was much cheaper to boot.
TED
Blank stare
ouch!!!...i dont know if i feel good about it or i feel bad..its kinda complex feeling by the way...lol
In my opinion...what a waste..
Israaf..
But why to buy a such thing whith a such amount ???