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CHATEAU LAFITE 1870 | Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
Estimate
45,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
Condition
Level mid to low shoulder. Capsule states: J.L. Pfungst. 102 written on Christie's tie on label around neck. 2 round Christie's stickers on neck of bottle and slightly overlapping the bottom of the capsule, nothing visible on the cork, hand-blown bottle. Christie's Wine Department hand written label in ink "CH. LAFITE 1870 v. good level for age". On other side faded US import label printed "Accent Wine and Spirits, Houston, Texas, Shipped by Christie's, Manson and Woods, England" and is inscribed by hand "Cellars Sir John Thompson, WOODPERRY HOUSE". Alcohol is not for sale to people under the age of 18. Proof of age will be required upon collection or delivery.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.