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Hart Davis Hart Remains 1 Wine Auction House in US Finishing Year with $37.4M in Sales

Achieves Highest Sell-Through Rate in the Industry

(Chicago, IL) – Hart Davis Hart capped off another highly successful year with a remarkably strong auction in Chicago on December 10th, realizing $4,263,270 against a pre-sale auction estimate of $3,033,500- $4,534,540. One of the featured consignments, A Selection of Remarkable Burgundy from an East Coast Collector, inspired intense bidding with many prices skyrocketing over the high estimates. Examples include a case of 1980 Musigny, Maison Leroy (est. $5,000-$7,500) which sold for $11,950, and a magnum of 1971 Richebourg, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (est. $3,000-$4,500) which brought $8,365.

The auction-goers who packed the room on Saturday enjoyed the generosity of one of the day’s consignors, who provided selections of Burgundy from magnum including 1997 Clos Vougeot, Domaine Méo-Camuzet. Bidders participated from 36 states and the District of Columbia, as well as Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.

Results of December 10th auction,
“An Auction of Finest & Rarest Wines” – Chicago, IL
Percent sold by lot: 100%
Low Pre-Sale Estimate: $3,031,500
High Pre-Sale Estimate: $4,532,040
Total Aggregate: $4,263,270

With these recent results Hart Davis Hart led the US market for the second year in a row, realizing the largest sales volume for traditional live auctions. The seven auctions held by Hart Davis Hart in 2011 brought $37,425,857, buoyed by packed sales rooms, bidder participation from every corner of the globe, and many record-breaking prices. The firm achieved by far the highest sell-through rate in the industry, passing only 9 of 8,970 lots offered. Six of the seven auctions were 100% sold. Highlights of the year included a special auction devoted exclusively to Château Lafite in March. The Lafite Auction, which was 100% sold, featured the largest selection of Lafite ever offered at auction and brought $5.8 million.

2011 Results for Wine Auctions in the U.S.
Hart Davis Hart: $37,425,857
Zachys: $36,435,504
Acker Merrall: $33,365,216
Sotheby’s: $13,538,441

Top lots of 2011:
January 2011: Lot 861: 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild (12 bs) (est. $38,000-55,000) $65,725
January 2011: Lot 834: 2000 Romanée-Conti, DRC (6 bs) (est. $22,000-32,000) $50,190
March 2011: Lots 275-276: 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild (12 bs) (est. $40,000-60,000) $59,750
March 2011: Lots 1-3, 114-115, 142, 196: 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild (12 bs) (est. $40,000-60,000) $57,360
May 2011: Lot 8: 1982 Château Pétrus (12 bs) (est. $42,000-65,000) $53,775
May 2011: Lots 35,36: 2000 Château Pétrus (12 bs) (est. $35,000-55,000) $53,775
September 2011: Lot 240: 1990 La Tâche DRC (12 bs) (est. $32,000-48,000) $53,775
September 2011: Lot 239: 1990 DRC Assortment (12 bs) (est. $28,000-42,000) $50,190
October 2011: Lot 2: 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild (12 bs) (est. $28,000-42,000) $57,360
October 2011: Lot 951: 1999 DRC Assortment (12 bs) (est. $24,000-35,000) $38,240
December 2011: Lot 593: 2006 Romanée-Conti , DRC (6 bs) (est. $35,000-$55,000) $53,775
December 2011: Lot 184:1990 La Tâche, DRC (12 bs) (est. $42,000-$65,000) $50,190

2012 Auction Calendar
February 4, 2012
March 24, 2012
May 5, 2012

About Hart Davis Hart Wine Co.
Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. is both a dynamic retailer and an internationally prominent wine auction house, occupying a unique position in the rare wine market. We offer collectors and restaurateurs a broad range of options for buying and selling wines, providing unrivaled expertise and personalized service.

Founded in October 2004, Hart Davis Hart represents the alliance of three highly-respected industry leaders: John Hart, Michael Davis, and Paul Hart, with a combined experience of nearly 90 years in the rare wine business. John Hart, a renowned expert, has been a leader in the rare wine retail business for over three decades. With extensive careers at Christie’s, Davis & Company, and Sotheby’s, Michael Davis and Paul Hart are the most experienced wine auctioneers in America.

Hart Davis Hart has emerged as one of the most innovative and trusted sources for rare wines in America, with over 150 years of combined experience in the specialized field of fine and rare wines. No other firm can approach their level of expertise, network of relationships, or dedication to service.

Hart Davis Hart core services:
• Traditional Live Auctions
• Private Retail Services
• Online Sales
• Consultation

For more information on Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. or to arrange
a media visit, please contact Marc Smoler at 312.482.9766, [email protected] or visit hdhwine.com.

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