Last week’s two-day sale brought in $4,383,750, selling 100% of the 3,227 lots offered and affirming the major surge in pricing seen in HDH auctions this year. Hammer prices in HDH’s March Auction were over 20% higher on average, and further increases were again seen in this sale. The constant flurry of active bidding during each day’s live session kept the auctioneers on their toes. The sale attracted worldwide interest, with bids hailing from across the U.S. as well as 15 different countries, resulting in hundreds of successful buyers.
1,262 lots sold for over the high estimate, breaking numerous world records across several categories. Lot 117: one bottle of 1961 Château Latour sold at $5,736 (est. $2,200-$3,200). Of the 24 lots of Diamond Creek, 20 lots hammered at or above the high estimate. Highlights include Lot 132: three 3L-bottles of 1982 Diamond Creek single vineyards, which fetched $5,736 (est. $1,500-$2,200). Similarly, Lot 135: three magnums of 1984 Diamond Creek single vineyards went for $3,107 (est. $1,100-$1,700). Two bottles of 1988 Sassicaia had a market estimate of $650-$950, obliterated by the $1,792 they garnered (Lot 2566).
With all major wine regions represented, this auction underscores an immensely positive overall market outlook. With the industry’s largest bidding pool and lowest buyer’s premium (19.5%) HDH continues to be the top-performing U.S. auction house, bringing each of their consignors the best possible results. If you are looking to make room in your cellar and capitalize on your collection, contact Hart Davis Hart’s consignments team at [email protected].
Highlights from An Auction of Fine & Rare Wines:
Lot 15: 2002 Salon 1.5L (1mag) (est. $1,600-2,400) $3,824
Lot 117: 1961 Château Latour (1b) (est. $2,200-3,200) $5,736
Lot 135: 1984 Diamond Creek Vineyards Assortment 1.5L (3mags) (est. $1,100-1,700) $3,107
Lot 176: Mixed 2013 Dauvissat-Camus (12bs) (est. $1,100-1,700) $3,824
Lot 179: Mixed 1964 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli (9bs) (est. $750-1,100) $1,673
Lot 256: Mixed Fairchild Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L (3mags) (est. $800-1,200) $1,673
Lot 471: Vertical Valbuena 5° Bodegas Vega Sicilia (16bs) (est. $1,300-1,900) $2,629
Lot 529: Vertical Peter Michael Winery Chardonnay, Cuvée Indigene (14bs) (est. $1,100-1,700) $2,151
Lot 637: 2012 Arbois Pupillin, Maison Pierre Overnoy (6bs) (est. $1,500-2,200) $3,824
Lot 1780: 1998 Piper-Heidsieck, Piper Rare 1.5L (5mags) (est. $1,000-1,500) $2,151
Lot 780: 1928 Château Margaux (1b) (est. $1,800-2,800) $4,183
Lot 1081: 2010 Rioja Gran Reserva 890, La Rioja Alta S.A. (6bs OWC) (est. $600-900) $1,554
Lot 1236: 2009 Château Léoville-Las Cases (12bs OWC) (est. $1,900-2,800) $4,183
Lot 1668: 2000 Château Lynch-Bages 3L (3x3L OWC) (est. $2,200-3,200) $4,541
Lot 1728: 2009 Château Latour (3bs) (est. $1,800-2,800) $3,824
Lot 2687: 1989 Château d’Yquem (2bs) (est. $450-650) $1,973
About Hart Davis Hart
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