The inaugural sale features The Signature Cellar From a Private European Collector with pre-sale estimates ranging from $75 to $36,000
Bloomsbury Auctions’ inaugural Fine & Rare Wines sale on June 19th at 10:00am includes a spectacular array of wines for both investment and consumption. The Signature Cellar From a Private European Collector features 778 interesting and unique lots, including a remarkable collection of small- and large-format bottles, with a total pre-sale estimate of $1.5 to $2.1 million. Most lots feature original wood cases or original cardboard and every lot has been stored perfectly since bottling. This impressive collection is further enhanced by Bloomsbury Auctions’ innovative Guarantees of Authenticity and Quality and a 17% Buyers Premium. Highlights include:
1985 Sassicaia An original wood case 6-pack (Est. $6,000-$7,800) plus 3 magnums and 5 additional bottles
1986 Mouton Five cases of bottles and an original wood case 6-pack of magnums (Est. $5,000-$6,500 each)
Domaine de la Romanee Conti Over 200 bottles of Domaine de la Romanee Conti including 2002 DRC Romanee Conti in original wood case 3-packs (Est. $12,000-$15,000)
2005 Etienne Sauzet Chevalier Montrachet An original wood case 6L. (Est. $3,000-$4,000)
1982 Lafite An original wood case 6-pack of magnums. (Est. $15,000-$19,200)
1989 Haut Brion Two original wood cases (Est. $8,000-$10,000 each)
1998 Le Pin Two original wood case 6-packs (Est. $6,000-$7,200)
2001 d’Yquem An original wood case (Est. $4,000-$6,000) and two original wood cases in half bottles (Est. $1,800-$3,000 each)
Several vintages of Guigal “La-La’s” including 1985 Guigal La Turque (Est. $8,200-$9,200)
2005 L’Eglise Clinet An original wood case 6-pack of magnums (Est. $6,000-$9,000) which is one of only two wines that Robert Parker gave 100 points in the highly sought-after 2005 vintage
Bloomsbury Auctions offers an unparalleled level of protection for wine auction buyers. Buyers can view a photograph of every lot on Bloomsbury Auctions’ website to inspect the condition of the wine prior to bidding, which provides the assurance that they get exactly what they purchased. If wine that is received differs from the photograph or is inauthentic, Bloomsbury Auctions will refund the purchase price for up to one year from the date of sale. Additionally, clients may return damaged or cooked wines for a full refund up to 180 days from the date of sale. Please refer to the Conditions of Sale and Business for further information. To view photographs of every lot in the sale, please visit our online catalogue. For further information, please email [email protected] or call +1 (212) 719-1000.