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THE MACALLAN, 1926, 60 YEARS OLD, SIR PETER BLAKE 1926
Estimate
700,000 — 1,200,000
USD
LOT SOLD. 843,200 USD
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THE MACALLAN, 1926, 60 YEARS OLD, SIR PETER BLAKE 1926
Estimate
700,000 — 1,200,000
USD
LOT SOLD. 843,200 USD
Estimates are per lot
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THE MACALLAN, 1926, 60 YEARS OLD, SIR PETER BLAKE 1926
The Macallan, 1926, 60 Years Old, Sir Peter Blake 1926
Peter Blake artist label, released in 1986, #9/12, u. top shoulder, in a brass and glass original presentation case, scuffed wooden presentation case base, bottle back label signed by Sir Peter Blake and The Macallan Chairman Allan Shiach, very slightly bin-soiled label, very slightly corroded capsule partially missing (10%) at top, brass presentation case shows patina appropriate with age, resin case lid seal re-adhered at one edge with adhesive

1 bt (cn)

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Catalogue Note

“Peter Blake was the Godfather of Pop Art. Incorporating the universal language of popular culture in his vibrant collages, he expertly captured the zeitgeist of the time. His celebrated commissions for some of the greatest bands of the 20th century, most famously for The Beatles, have transcended their intended purpose to become icons of the age - a perfect pairing to the swinging sixties and to the spirit of the post-war Britain. With this magnificent label for Macallan’s finest vintage, Blake has put his stamp on yet another one of life’s great pleasures.”
– Oliver Barker
Chairman, Sotheby's Europe
Senior International Specialist, Contemporary Art

“This is an amazing opportunity for whisky connoisseurs to secure one of the most exclusive bottles ever presented. This Macallan 1926 Sir Peter Blake bottle is one of only 12 and is an iconic release emblematic of 20th century pop culture. The Macallan is renowned for its outstanding quality and this latest auction demonstrates the brand’s continued standing as the leading figure in the world of spirits.”
– Geoff Kirk, Director of Prestige, The Macallan
Fig. 1

Circa 1989, London, UK
Photo Courtesy of The Macallan
Fig. 2

Sir Peter Blake’s specially commissioned label captures important events of 1926, including the attempted assassination of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, U.S. golfer Bobby Jones’ capture of the British Open title, and the death of actor and early pop icon Rudolph Valentino.
Fig. 3

Courtesy of The Macallan, this certificate, dated July 1987, from the Guinness Book of World Records, suggests that the mythical Macallan 1926 has always been the world’s most expensive spirit.

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