RESULTS

On 6 December at Sotheby's New York, a white truffle weighing in at a massive 4.16 pounds (1.89 kilos) when discovered sold for $61,250. The truffle, by far the largest ever found, sold to a food and wine lover from Taiwan bidding by phone who also planned to participate in the day's wine auction. The extraordinary tuber was discovered just last week in central Italy and was offered by the Balestra family of Sabatino Truffles who plan to donate proceeds to a number of charitable organizations, including Citymeals-on-Wheels and the Children's Glaucoma Foundation.

AUCTION DETAILS

Sotheby’s New York is delighted to offer the largest truffle in the world in conjunction with the Balestra Family of Sabatino Truffles this Saturday at 9:15 am. The truffle was found last week in the Umbrian region of Italy weighing 4.16 pounds or 1.89 kilos. This massive size is nearly twice that of the existing record holder, which was sold for $417,200 in 2010. Bidding for this extraordinary white truffle is expected to begin around $50,000 and the Balestra family plans to donate proceeds to a number of charitable organizations, including Citymeals-on-Wheels and the Children’s Glaucoma Foundation.

A white truffle is the rarest and most coveted food ingredient in the world. They are found only by using specially trained dogs in specific areas of Italy during the months of October, November, and December.

The sale of the truffle will be immediately followed by a Sotheby’s Wine auction, which features lots ranging from $200 to $60,000 including The Magnificent Cellar of Dr. Ed Planz and Verticals and Large Format Direct from Paul Jaboulet Aîné.

Please note: viewings are available upon request.