Classic Design, Including Property from the Collection of David H. Murdock

after a model by Meissonnier, the body chased with scenes of Poseidon and with figural mermaid handles, marked on bases, 800 standard

after a model by Meissonnier, the body chased with scenes of Poseidon and with figural mermaid handles, marked on bases, 800 standard 122 oz 3800 g height 9 7/8 in. 25 cm

View 1 of Lot 244: A Pair of German Silver Wine Coolers after Meissonier, Simon Rosenau, Bad Kissingen, Circa 1900

a pair of german silver wine coolers after meissonier, simon rosenau, bad kissingen, circa 1900

densely chased with flowers above a spirally lobed lower body, the rim applied with grapevine, the detachable collar pierced with hearts, marked on base and numbered 7134-5828

densely chased with flowers above a spirally lobed lower body, the rim applied with grapevine, the detachable collar pierced with hearts, marked on base and numbered 7134-5828 64 oz 1994 g height 9 in. 23 cm

View 1 of Lot 255: An American Silver Wine Cooler, Tiffany & Co., New York, Circa 1882

an american silver wine cooler, tiffany & co., new york, circa 1882

The Magnificent Cellars of Willy Michiels | A Passion for Collecting | Part III | Day 1

Château Mouton Rothschild 1999 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé Good levels, labels slightly wrinkled at edges, 1 very slightly soiled, tissue wrapped Label Artist: Raymond Savignac Lovely, warm, generous nose. Soft, spicy and so easy on the palate, with so much more fruit than most 1999s. This is made to be drunk from its tenth birthday. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 93 12 bts (owc) Provenance: ﻿A dazzling collection removed from the naturally cool series of cellars beneath a renaissance castle in Belgium, featuring selections from Jayer, DRC, Drouhin and Ramonet and, from Bordeaux, serried ranks of all the 1st Growths, Cheval Blanc, Petrus and Le Pin as well as Yquem from 1941 to the present era LYING IN OCTAVIAN, WILTSHIRE Offered In Bond, available Duty Paid. Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details. Please note the purchase price does not include applicable shipping, taxes or import charges which may be charged in addition to the purchase price. Standard price shipping is available for deliveries within the United Kingdom (excluding Ireland and Scotland). Prices are quoted per case of wine or spirits; please note that a single bottle of wine or spirit will be considered as a full case. Deliveries will be charged as follows: - to an address in London: £35 for the first 10 cases, plus £10 for any additional case, plus VAT and Sotheby’s Transit Care cover; - to a UK address outside of London (excluding Ireland and Scotland): £45 for the first 10 cases, plus £10 for any additional case, plus VAT and Sotheby’s Transit Care cover. Price on application quotes are available for all other UK addresses. Pricing for international shipping available from Sotheby's Wine and Spirits Department on request, please contact: winepostsaleservices.UK@sothebys.com. Sotheby’s cannot arrange or take responsibility for shipments to non-UK buyers, but will be pleased to introduce them to a forwarding agent. Where it is necessary to have a licence to import wines or spirits, procural of the licence shall be the sole responsibility of the buyer. Buyers from outside the UK should note that local sales taxes or use tax may become payable upon import of items following purchase. Buyers should obtain their own advice in this regards. Any duties and taxes payable on import to the country of destination are not included. The cost of any such permit or license required for export or import of the purchased lot is not included. UK purchasers wishing to export directly out of the UK will have to pay VAT on the Buyer’s Premium irrespective of the destination. If you are shipping to another EU member state, 20% VAT has been added to the Buyer’s Premium. Those amounts of VAT may be refunded provided Sotheby’s receive the appropriate export documents within 3 months of the sale.

View 1 of Lot 180: Château Mouton Rothschild 1999  (12 BT)

château mouton rothschild 1999 (12 bt)

The Magnificent Cellars of Willy Michiels | A Passion for Collecting | Part III | Day 2

Clos des Lambrays 1996 Domaine des Lambrays Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru Excellent levels, labels very slightly soiled 6 mags (cn) Provenance: Colossal parcels of Pichon Lalande and Domaine des Lambrays are at the heart of this magnificent collection, removed from the naturally cool series of cellars beneath a renaissance castle in Belgium. The collection also includes a mouth-watering array of 2nd and other Classed Growth claret and a multitude of Right Bank treasures, almost all offered in full cases, in bottle or magnum format. ﻿ LYING IN OCTAVIAN, WILTSHIRE Offered In Bond, available Duty Paid. Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details. Please note the purchase price does not include applicable shipping, taxes or import charges which may be charged in addition to the purchase price. Standard price shipping is available for deliveries within the United Kingdom (excluding Ireland and Scotland). Prices are quoted per case of wine or spirits; please note that a single bottle of wine or spirit will be considered as a full case. Deliveries will be charged as follows: - to an address in London: £35 for the first 10 cases, plus £10 for any additional case, plus VAT and Sotheby’s Transit Care cover; - to a UK address outside of London (excluding Ireland and Scotland): £45 for the first 10 cases, plus £10 for any additional case, plus VAT and Sotheby’s Transit Care cover. Price on application quotes are available for all other UK addresses. Pricing for international shipping available from Sotheby's Wine and Spirits Department on request, please contact: winepostsaleservices.UK@sothebys.com. Sotheby’s cannot arrange or take responsibility for shipments to non-UK buyers, but will be pleased to introduce them to a forwarding agent. Where it is necessary to have a licence to import wines or spirits, procural of the licence shall be the sole responsibility of the buyer. Buyers from outside the UK should note that local sales taxes or use tax may become payable upon import of items following purchase. Buyers should obtain their own advice in this regards. Any duties and taxes payable on import to the country of destination are not included. The cost of any such permit or license required for export or import of the purchased lot is not included. UK purchasers wishing to export directly out of the UK will have to pay VAT on the Buyer’s Premium irrespective of the destination. If you are shipping to another EU member state, 20% VAT has been added to the Buyer’s Premium. Those amounts of VAT may be refunded provided Sotheby’s receive the appropriate export documents within 3 months of the sale.

View 1 of Lot 715: Clos des Lambrays 1996 Domaine des Lambrays (6 MAG)

clos des lambrays 1996 domaine des lambrays (6 mag)

Château d'Yquem 1984 Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé u. 3vts, 1ts, rest bn or better, 1 label slightly nicked, 3 corks slightly depressed, tissue wrapped A whiff of grapefruit on the nose. Very clean but tails away a bit by Yquem's own standards, a symptom of the year. Serena Sutcliffe, MW 12 bts (owc) Provenance: ﻿A dazzling collection removed from the naturally cool series of cellars beneath a renaissance castle in Belgium, featuring selections from Jayer, DRC, Drouhin and Ramonet and, from Bordeaux, serried ranks of all the 1st Growths, Cheval Blanc, Petrus and Le Pin as well as Yquem from 1941 to the present era LYING IN OCTAVIAN, WILTSHIRE Offered In Bond, available Duty Paid. Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details. Please note the purchase price does not include applicable shipping, taxes or import charges which may be charged in addition to the purchase price. Standard price shipping is available for deliveries within the United Kingdom (excluding Ireland and Scotland). Prices are quoted per case of wine or spirits; please note that a single bottle of wine or spirit will be considered as a full case. Deliveries will be charged as follows: - to an address in London: £35 for the first 10 cases, plus £10 for any additional case, plus VAT and Sotheby’s Transit Care cover; - to a UK address outside of London (excluding Ireland and Scotland): £45 for the first 10 cases, plus £10 for any additional case, plus VAT and Sotheby’s Transit Care cover. Price on application quotes are available for all other UK addresses. Pricing for international shipping available from Sotheby's Wine and Spirits Department on request, please contact: winepostsaleservices.UK@sothebys.com. Sotheby’s cannot arrange or take responsibility for shipments to non-UK buyers, but will be pleased to introduce them to a forwarding agent. Where it is necessary to have a licence to import wines or spirits, procural of the licence shall be the sole responsibility of the buyer. Buyers from outside the UK should note that local sales taxes or use tax may become payable upon import of items following purchase. Buyers should obtain their own advice in this regards. Any duties and taxes payable on import to the country of destination are not included. The cost of any such permit or license required for export or import of the purchased lot is not included. UK purchasers wishing to export directly out of the UK will have to pay VAT on the Buyer’s Premium irrespective of the destination. If you are shipping to another EU member state, 20% VAT has been added to the Buyer’s Premium. Those amounts of VAT may be refunded provided Sotheby’s receive the appropriate export documents within 3 months of the sale.

View 1 of Lot 277: Château d'Yquem 1984  (12 BT)

château d'yquem 1984 (12 bt)

Treasures of a Flourishing Age: The Songde Tang Collection of Ming Porcelain

potted with a larger compressed globular bulb sweeping up to a smaller upper bulb, the exterior reserve-decorated in relief with a meandering flowering and fruiting gourd vine, all against a copper red ground, the slightly countersunk base left unglazed and showcasing the body, wood stand

potted with a larger compressed globular bulb sweeping up to a smaller upper bulb, the exterior reserve-decorated in relief with a meandering flowering and fruiting gourd vine, all against a copper red ground, the slightly countersunk base left unglazed and showcasing the body, wood stand 16.5 cm

View 1 of Lot 811: An exceedingly rare copper-red-ground reserve-decorated 'vine' double-gourd bottle, Ming dynasty, 15th century | 明十五世紀　紅釉留白脫胎瓜瓞綿綿葫蘆瓶

an exceedingly rare copper-red-ground reserve-decorated 'vine' double-gourd bottle, ming dynasty, 15th century | 明十五世紀　紅釉留白脫胎瓜瓞綿綿葫蘆瓶

Château Mouton Rothschild 1999 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé Good levels, labels slightly wrinkled at edges, 1 label very slightly nicked, tissue wrapped Label Artist: Raymond Savignac Lovely, warm, generous nose. Soft, spicy and so easy on the palate, with so much more fruit than most 1999s. This is made to be drunk from its tenth birthday. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 93 12 bts (owc) Provenance: ﻿A dazzling collection removed from the naturally cool series of cellars beneath a renaissance castle in Belgium, featuring selections from Jayer, DRC, Drouhin and Ramonet and, from Bordeaux, serried ranks of all the 1st Growths, Cheval Blanc, Petrus and Le Pin as well as Yquem from 1941 to the present era LYING IN OCTAVIAN, WILTSHIRE Offered In Bond, available Duty Paid. Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details. Please note the purchase price does not include applicable shipping, taxes or import charges which may be charged in addition to the purchase price. Standard price shipping is available for deliveries within the United Kingdom (excluding Ireland and Scotland). Prices are quoted per case of wine or spirits; please note that a single bottle of wine or spirit will be considered as a full case. Deliveries will be charged as follows: - to an address in London: £35 for the first 10 cases, plus £10 for any additional case, plus VAT and Sotheby’s Transit Care cover; - to a UK address outside of London (excluding Ireland and Scotland): £45 for the first 10 cases, plus £10 for any additional case, plus VAT and Sotheby’s Transit Care cover. Price on application quotes are available for all other UK addresses. Pricing for international shipping available from Sotheby's Wine and Spirits Department on request, please contact: winepostsaleservices.UK@sothebys.com. Sotheby’s cannot arrange or take responsibility for shipments to non-UK buyers, but will be pleased to introduce them to a forwarding agent. Where it is necessary to have a licence to import wines or spirits, procural of the licence shall be the sole responsibility of the buyer. Buyers from outside the UK should note that local sales taxes or use tax may become payable upon import of items following purchase. Buyers should obtain their own advice in this regards. Any duties and taxes payable on import to the country of destination are not included. The cost of any such permit or license required for export or import of the purchased lot is not included. UK purchasers wishing to export directly out of the UK will have to pay VAT on the Buyer’s Premium irrespective of the destination. If you are shipping to another EU member state, 20% VAT has been added to the Buyer’s Premium. Those amounts of VAT may be refunded provided Sotheby’s receive the appropriate export documents within 3 months of the sale.

View 1 of Lot 181: Château Mouton Rothschild 1999  (12 BT)

with collars of scrolling grapevine linking masks of Bacchus and Ceres, engraved with arms in rococo cartouche, handles terminate in Assyrian masks, fitted with detachable rims and liners, marked on base rims, rims, and liners, the base rims stamped Rundell Bridge et Rundell Aurifices Regis et Walliae Londini Fecerunt

with collars of scrolling grapevine linking masks of Bacchus and Ceres, engraved with arms in rococo cartouche, handles terminate in Assyrian masks, fitted with detachable rims and liners, marked on base rims, rims, and liners, the base rims stamped Rundell Bridge et Rundell Aurifices Regis et Walliae Londini Fecerunt 234.5 oz 7292 g height 12 ¼ in. 31 cm

View 1 of Lot 196: A Pair of George III Silver-Gilt Wine Coolers, Benjamin Smith for Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, London, 1807

a pair of george iii silver-gilt wine coolers, benjamin smith for rundell, bridge & rundell, london, 1807

Fine Chinese Paintings

ink and colour on paper, framed signed, dated 1987, with 2 seals of the artist 45.6 x 67.9 cm 18 x 26¾ in. 朱屺瞻　酒香蟹熟 設色紙本　鏡框　一九八七年作 款識：丁卯大暑，畫于上海，朱屺瞻。 鈐印：「朱屺瞻」、「九十六歲作」。 展覽及著錄： 紐約，文良精美中國畫廊，〈The Painting of Zhu Qizhan〉，一九八八年四月廿七日至六月十一日，並刊於展覽圖錄，圖版34

View 1 of Lot 3021: 朱屺瞻　酒香蟹熟 | Zhu Qizhan, Wine and Crab

朱屺瞻　酒香蟹熟 | zhu qizhan, wine and crab

Old Master & 19th Century Paintings Online

Italian School, 19th century Portrait of a man holding a wine jug, a castle atop a hill beyond oil on canvas unframed: 40.2 x 31.8 cm.; 15⅞ x 12½ in. framed: 52 x 43.2 cm.; 20½ x 17 in.

View 1 of Lot 110: Portrait of a man holding a wine jug, a castle atop a hill beyond

portrait of a man holding a wine jug, a castle atop a hill beyond

Château Mouton Rothschild 2001 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé Good levels, labels slightly wrinkled at edges, otherwise excellent appearance, tissue wrapped Label Artist: Robert Wilson Cabernet Sauvignon 86%, Merlot 12%, Cabernet Franc 2%. In 2022 and from magnum, a burst of blackcurrant fruit that invades the room when decanting. On the palate, tannic, irony, velvety and dense, this is a great 2001 of total import and stature. It ends with a snap of authority and a lot of delight. Serena Sutcliffe, MW 12 bts (owc) Provenance: ﻿A dazzling collection removed from the naturally cool series of cellars beneath a renaissance castle in Belgium, featuring selections from Jayer, DRC, Drouhin and Ramonet and, from Bordeaux, serried ranks of all the 1st Growths, Cheval Blanc, Petrus and Le Pin as well as Yquem from 1941 to the present era LYING IN OCTAVIAN, WILTSHIRE Offered In Bond, available Duty Paid. Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details. Please note the purchase price does not include applicable shipping, taxes or import charges which may be charged in addition to the purchase price. Standard price shipping is available for deliveries within the United Kingdom (excluding Ireland and Scotland). Prices are quoted per case of wine or spirits; please note that a single bottle of wine or spirit will be considered as a full case. Deliveries will be charged as follows: - to an address in London: £35 for the first 10 cases, plus £10 for any additional case, plus VAT and Sotheby’s Transit Care cover; - to a UK address outside of London (excluding Ireland and Scotland): £45 for the first 10 cases, plus £10 for any additional case, plus VAT and Sotheby’s Transit Care cover. Price on application quotes are available for all other UK addresses. Pricing for international shipping available from Sotheby's Wine and Spirits Department on request, please contact: winepostsaleservices.UK@sothebys.com. Sotheby’s cannot arrange or take responsibility for shipments to non-UK buyers, but will be pleased to introduce them to a forwarding agent. Where it is necessary to have a licence to import wines or spirits, procural of the licence shall be the sole responsibility of the buyer. Buyers from outside the UK should note that local sales taxes or use tax may become payable upon import of items following purchase. Buyers should obtain their own advice in this regards. Any duties and taxes payable on import to the country of destination are not included. The cost of any such permit or license required for export or import of the purchased lot is not included. UK purchasers wishing to export directly out of the UK will have to pay VAT on the Buyer’s Premium irrespective of the destination. If you are shipping to another EU member state, 20% VAT has been added to the Buyer’s Premium. Those amounts of VAT may be refunded provided Sotheby’s receive the appropriate export documents within 3 months of the sale.

View 1 of Lot 184: Château Mouton Rothschild 2001  (12 BT)

château mouton rothschild 2001 (12 bt)

height 22 in.; diameter of top 14 1/4 in.; width of base 17 1/2 in.

View 1 of Lot 95: A George II Mahogany Wine Table, Mid-18th Century

a george ii mahogany wine table, mid-18th century

Immortal Vintages | 200 Years of Bordeaux

Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Beerenauslese 1971 J. J. Prüm (1 bt)

Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Beerenauslese 1971 J. J. Prüm (1 bt) u. 4cm, bin-soiled, nicked, and wine-stained label, scuffed capsule, signs of seepage Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 1983 J. J. Prüm (9 hbs) Levels into the neck, 5 bin-soiled labels, slightly scuffed and slightly nicked labels, 1 torn label, signs of seepage 9 hbs and 1 bt (3 cn) Please be advised that most U.S. states regulate the shipment of wine or spirits into their states. Sotheby’s Wine currently ships to California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Wyoming, and Hong Kong. For additional details and options, please refer to Guide for Buyers or contact Winepostsaleservices.ny@sothebys.com. ﻿Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details.

View 1 of Lot 252: Mixed 1971, 1983 JJ Prüm (1BT, 9 HB)

mixed 1971, 1983 jj prüm (1bt, 9 hb)

Wehlener Sonnenhur TBA Goldkapsule 1971 J. J. Prüm Rheinhessen Level into the neck, bin-soiled, scuffed, torn, and damp stained label, scuffed and corroded capsule, signs of seepage 1 bt (cn) Please be advised that most U.S. states regulate the shipment of wine or spirits into their states. Sotheby’s Wine currently ships to California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Wyoming, and Hong Kong. For additional details and options, please refer to Guide for Buyers or contact Winepostsaleservices.ny@sothebys.com. ﻿Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details.

View 1 of Lot 251: Wehlener Sonnenhur TBA Goldkapsule 1971 J. J. Prüm (1 BT)

wehlener sonnenhur tba goldkapsule 1971 j. j. prüm (1 bt)

Wehlener Sonnenhur TBA Goldkapsule 1959 J. J. Prüm Rheinhessen Level into the neck, bin-soiled and slightly wine-stained label, slightly corroded capsule, signs of seepage 1 bt (cn) Provenance: Zachys Christie's, September 26, 1997, Lot 1539, Finest & Rarest Wines including Collection of Barney Rhodes Please be advised that most U.S. states regulate the shipment of wine or spirits into their states. Sotheby’s Wine currently ships to California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Wyoming, and Hong Kong. For additional details and options, please refer to Guide for Buyers or contact Winepostsaleservices.ny@sothebys.com. ﻿Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details.

View 1 of Lot 250: Wehlener Sonnenhur TBA Goldkapsule 1959 J. J. Prüm (1 BT)

wehlener sonnenhur tba goldkapsule 1959 j. j. prüm (1 bt)

Château d'Yquem 1988 Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé u. bn, bin-soiled and damp-stained labels, slight signs of seepage In 2024, as gorgeous as ever. Richly perfumed and all orange butterscotch. Mega freshness, orange zest and majesty on the palate. A real core of concentration and a fabulous marriage of sweetness and attack. One of the greats in the Yquem storybook. It was ever thus, so supremely on top of its game. Richly perfumed and all orange butterscotch. Opulent texture, celestial liquid marmalade and utterly satisfying, especially with apricot and frangipane tart. In 2024, I think this vintage may be the best Yquem of the lot! Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 96 12 hbs (cn) Please be advised that most U.S. states regulate the shipment of wine or spirits into their states. Sotheby’s Wine currently ships to California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Wyoming, and Hong Kong. For additional details and options, please refer to Guide for Buyers or contact Winepostsaleservices.ny@sothebys.com. ﻿Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details.

View 1 of Lot 246: Château d'Yquem 1988 (12 HB)

château d'yquem 1988 (12 hb)

Château d'Yquem 1988 Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé u. vts, bin-soiled and damp-stained labels, 7 heavily damp-stained labels, scuffed capsules, signs of seepage In 2024, as gorgeous as ever. Richly perfumed and all orange butterscotch. Mega freshness, orange zest and majesty on the palate. A real core of concentration and a fabulous marriage of sweetness and attack. One of the greats in the Yquem storybook. It was ever thus, so supremely on top of its game. Richly perfumed and all orange butterscotch. Opulent texture, celestial liquid marmalade and utterly satisfying, especially with apricot and frangipane tart. In 2024, I think this vintage may be the best Yquem of the lot! Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 96 12 hbs (cn) Please be advised that most U.S. states regulate the shipment of wine or spirits into their states. Sotheby’s Wine currently ships to California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Wyoming, and Hong Kong. For additional details and options, please refer to Guide for Buyers or contact Winepostsaleservices.ny@sothebys.com. ﻿Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details.

View 1 of Lot 245: Château d'Yquem 1988 (12 HB)

Château d'Yquem 1983 Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé u. 2vts, 4ts, 4t/hs, 2 nicked labels, 3 torn capsules, signs of seepage At an incredible Fête des Rois dinner in 2020, drunk of course with La Galette des Rois which is my favourite 'sweet nothing' of all time! And this bottle was the best 1983 I have ever had, gorgeous in its freshness and citric beauty. There is a real peachiness to it, with silky purity and endless dimension of flavour. Some 1983s have a tarry botrytis element, but here there is zingy, zesty fruit to match the sweetness, with a finish that defies the clock. We were all stunned - this wine is destined for eternal life. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 96 10 hbs (cn) Please be advised that most U.S. states regulate the shipment of wine or spirits into their states. Sotheby’s Wine currently ships to California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Wyoming, and Hong Kong. For additional details and options, please refer to Guide for Buyers or contact Winepostsaleservices.ny@sothebys.com. ﻿Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details.

View 1 of Lot 244: Château d'Yquem 1983 (10 HB)

château d'yquem 1983 (10 hb)

Château d'Yquem 1983 Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé u. 12bn, slightly scuffed labels, 6 slightly nicked labels, 1 nicked capsule, import strip label overlapping front label, 2 slightly sunken corks, signs of seepage At an incredible Fête des Rois dinner in 2020, drunk of course with La Galette des Rois which is my favourite 'sweet nothing' of all time! And this bottle was the best 1983 I have ever had, gorgeous in its freshness and citric beauty. There is a real peachiness to it, with silky purity and endless dimension of flavour. Some 1983s have a tarry botrytis element, but here there is zingy, zesty fruit to match the sweetness, with a finish that defies the clock. We were all stunned - this wine is destined for eternal life. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 96 12 hbs (cn) Please be advised that most U.S. states regulate the shipment of wine or spirits into their states. Sotheby’s Wine currently ships to California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Wyoming, and Hong Kong. For additional details and options, please refer to Guide for Buyers or contact Winepostsaleservices.ny@sothebys.com. ﻿Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details.

View 1 of Lot 243: Château d'Yquem 1983 (12 HB)

château d'yquem 1983 (12 hb)

Château d'Yquem 1983 Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé u. 5bn, 1vts, slightly scuffed labels, slightly scuffed capsules, signs of seepage At an incredible Fête des Rois dinner in 2020, drunk of course with La Galette des Rois which is my favourite 'sweet nothing' of all time! And this bottle was the best 1983 I have ever had, gorgeous in its freshness and citric beauty. There is a real peachiness to it, with silky purity and endless dimension of flavour. Some 1983s have a tarry botrytis element, but here there is zingy, zesty fruit to match the sweetness, with a finish that defies the clock. We were all stunned - this wine is destined for eternal life. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 96 6 bts (cn) Please be advised that most U.S. states regulate the shipment of wine or spirits into their states. Sotheby’s Wine currently ships to California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Wyoming, and Hong Kong. For additional details and options, please refer to Guide for Buyers or contact Winepostsaleservices.ny@sothebys.com. ﻿Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details.

View 1 of Lot 242: Château d'Yquem 1983 (6 BT)

château d'yquem 1983 (6 bt)

Château d'Yquem 1976 Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé u. 2bn, 4vts, 2ts, bin-soiled, scuffed, and slight tissue paper adhered to label, 1 nicked capsule The harvest this year all came in from the second wave of picking. In 2014, such raisiny splendour, all apricots and sultanas, plus rich, creamy texture and a glorious walnut finish. The perfect comparison with the powerful 1975 - a judgement of Paris! Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 96 8 hbs (cn) Please be advised that most U.S. states regulate the shipment of wine or spirits into their states. Sotheby’s Wine currently ships to California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Wyoming, and Hong Kong. For additional details and options, please refer to Guide for Buyers or contact Winepostsaleservices.ny@sothebys.com. ﻿Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details.

View 1 of Lot 241: Château d'Yquem 1976 (8 HB)

château d'yquem 1976 (8 hb)

Château d'Yquem 1976 Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé u. 5vts, 2ts, scuffed and slight tissue paper adhered to labels, 3 stickers adhered to front label, corroded capsules, 1 torn capsule, signs of seepage, bottles come from different importers The harvest this year all came in from the second wave of picking. In 2014, such raisiny splendour, all apricots and sultanas, plus rich, creamy texture and a glorious walnut finish. The perfect comparison with the powerful 1975 - a judgement of Paris! Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 96 7 bts (cn) Please be advised that most U.S. states regulate the shipment of wine or spirits into their states. Sotheby’s Wine currently ships to California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Wyoming, and Hong Kong. For additional details and options, please refer to Guide for Buyers or contact Winepostsaleservices.ny@sothebys.com. ﻿Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details.

View 1 of Lot 240: Château d'Yquem 1976 (7 BT)

château d'yquem 1976 (7 bt)

Château d'Yquem 1975 Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé u. 6vts, 2ts, 2t/hs, slightly scuffed and slightly bin-soiled labels, slightly wrinkled and oxidized capsules, slight signs of seepage, bottles come from different importers In 2015, great 'mystery' and class on the nose. Apricots too, which continue on the palate, with nuts, grapefruit, figs and sultanas. Stunning finish of coffee and figs which just keeps on getting better. The over-concentrated grapes of the year are still delivering extraordinary purity, sweetness and balance. This has much more fruit now than the 1967. Absolutely amazing - un-put-downable. This surges to the top in any vertical of Yquem. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 98 6 hbs (cn) Please be advised that most U.S. states regulate the shipment of wine or spirits into their states. Sotheby’s Wine currently ships to California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Wyoming, and Hong Kong. For additional details and options, please refer to Guide for Buyers or contact Winepostsaleservices.ny@sothebys.com. ﻿Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details.

View 1 of Lot 239: Château d'Yquem 1975 (6 HB)

château d'yquem 1975 (6 hb)

Château d'Yquem 1975 Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé u. 10vts, 7ts, 4t/hs, bin-soiled and damp-stained labels, slight tissue paper adhered to labels, slightly oxidized capsules, signs of seepage, packed in owc with damaged lid In 2015, great 'mystery' and class on the nose. Apricots too, which continue on the palate, with nuts, grapefruit, figs and sultanas. Stunning finish of coffee and figs which just keeps on getting better. The over-concentrated grapes of the year are still delivering extraordinary purity, sweetness and balance. This has much more fruit now than the 1967. Absolutely amazing - un-put-downable. This surges to the top in any vertical of Yquem. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 98 21 hbs (cn) Please be advised that most U.S. states regulate the shipment of wine or spirits into their states. Sotheby’s Wine currently ships to California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Wyoming, and Hong Kong. For additional details and options, please refer to Guide for Buyers or contact Winepostsaleservices.ny@sothebys.com. ﻿Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details.

View 1 of Lot 238: Château d'Yquem 1975 (21 HB)

château d'yquem 1975 (21 hb)

Château d'Yquem 1975 Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé u. 8bn, 15vts, 1t/hs, bin-soiled and damp-stained labels, scuffed, wrinkled, and oxidized capsules, signs of seepage, 6 original tissues In 2015, great 'mystery' and class on the nose. Apricots too, which continue on the palate, with nuts, grapefruit, figs and sultanas. Stunning finish of coffee and figs which just keeps on getting better. The over-concentrated grapes of the year are still delivering extraordinary purity, sweetness and balance. This has much more fruit now than the 1967. Absolutely amazing - un-put-downable. This surges to the top in any vertical of Yquem. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 98 24 hbs (owc) Please be advised that most U.S. states regulate the shipment of wine or spirits into their states. Sotheby’s Wine currently ships to California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Wyoming, and Hong Kong. For additional details and options, please refer to Guide for Buyers or contact Winepostsaleservices.ny@sothebys.com. ﻿Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details.

View 1 of Lot 237: Château d'Yquem 1975 (24 HB)

château d'yquem 1975 (24 hb)

Château d'Yquem 1975 Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé u. 4vts, 1ts, slightly scuffed labels, 1 partially torn label, 2 slight tissue adhered to label, scuffed and slightly oxidized capsules, signs of seepage, bottles come from different importers In 2015, great 'mystery' and class on the nose. Apricots too, which continue on the palate, with nuts, grapefruit, figs and sultanas. Stunning finish of coffee and figs which just keeps on getting better. The over-concentrated grapes of the year are still delivering extraordinary purity, sweetness and balance. This has much more fruit now than the 1967. Absolutely amazing - un-put-downable. This surges to the top in any vertical of Yquem. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 98 5 bts (cn) Please be advised that most U.S. states regulate the shipment of wine or spirits into their states. Sotheby’s Wine currently ships to California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Wyoming, and Hong Kong. For additional details and options, please refer to Guide for Buyers or contact Winepostsaleservices.ny@sothebys.com. ﻿Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details.

View 1 of Lot 236: Château d'Yquem 1975 (5 BT)

château d'yquem 1975 (5 bt)

Château d'Yquem 1967 Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé u. 3bn, 6vts, 1ts, slightly bin-soiled labels, 1 slightly damp-stained label, 1 slightly nicked label, slightly scuffed and oxidized capsules, signs of seepage In 2021, this has moved along since I last tasted it, as displayed in a deeper colour derived from the great botrytis of this exalted year. The 'torched' crème brûlée bouquet is there in abundance, together with walnuts, 'raisins de Corinthe', Chinese tea, oranges and allspice, all reflected on the palate. The sweetness has a touch of tar from the noble rot, the complexity is intense and the depth almost surreal. One would wish to be so indestructible... Serena Sutcliffe, MW 10 bts (sc) Please be advised that most U.S. states regulate the shipment of wine or spirits into their states. Sotheby’s Wine currently ships to California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Wyoming, and Hong Kong. For additional details and options, please refer to Guide for Buyers or contact Winepostsaleservices.ny@sothebys.com. ﻿Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details.

View 1 of Lot 235: Château d'Yquem 1967 (10 BT)

château d'yquem 1967 (10 bt)

Château d'Yquem 1967 Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé u. 6vts, 5ts, 1hs, bin-soiled and scuffed labels, 7 damp-stained labels, 1 glue-stained label, oxidized capsules, 1 torn capsule, 1 torn capsule partially revealing cork, 1 raised cork, signs of seepage In 2021, this has moved along since I last tasted it, as displayed in a deeper colour derived from the great botrytis of this exalted year. The 'torched' crème brûlée bouquet is there in abundance, together with walnuts, 'raisins de Corinthe', Chinese tea, oranges and allspice, all reflected on the palate. The sweetness has a touch of tar from the noble rot, the complexity is intense and the depth almost surreal. One would wish to be so indestructible... Serena Sutcliffe, MW 12 bts (cn) Provenance: Zachys Christie's, September 26, 1997, Finest & Rarest Wines including Collection of Barney Rhodes Please be advised that most U.S. states regulate the shipment of wine or spirits into their states. Sotheby’s Wine currently ships to California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Wyoming, and Hong Kong. For additional details and options, please refer to Guide for Buyers or contact Winepostsaleservices.ny@sothebys.com. ﻿Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details.

View 1 of Lot 234: Château d'Yquem 1967 (12 BT)

château d'yquem 1967 (12 bt)

Château d'Yquem 1967 Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé u. 2bn, 7vts, 3ts, heavily bin-soiled labels, 1 torn label, 1 nicked label, 1 wine-stained label, oxidized and faded capsules, 1 corroded capsule, signs of seepage In 2021, this has moved along since I last tasted it, as displayed in a deeper colour derived from the great botrytis of this exalted year. The 'torched' crème brûlée bouquet is there in abundance, together with walnuts, 'raisins de Corinthe', Chinese tea, oranges and allspice, all reflected on the palate. The sweetness has a touch of tar from the noble rot, the complexity is intense and the depth almost surreal. One would wish to be so indestructible... Serena Sutcliffe, MW 12 bts (cn) Provenance: Zachys Christie's, September 26, 1997, Finest & Rarest Wines including Collection of Barney Rhodes Please be advised that most U.S. states regulate the shipment of wine or spirits into their states. Sotheby’s Wine currently ships to California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Wyoming, and Hong Kong. For additional details and options, please refer to Guide for Buyers or contact Winepostsaleservices.ny@sothebys.com. ﻿Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details.

View 1 of Lot 233: Château d'Yquem 1967 (12 BT)

Château d'Yquem 1955 Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé u. 1bn, 3vts, 1t/hs, bin-soiled labels, 2 nicked labels, 1 pen-marked label, scuffed, corroded, and oxidized capsules, signs of seepage, 1 slightly raised cork, bottles come from different importers Glowing dark amber colour. Wonderful caramelised oranges bouquet. Touch of cloves and sweet ginger. Warm, spicy and tempting. Grand, classic, monumental nose - "une référence", as the French say. Beautiful caramel and crème brûlée on the palate, with glorious acidity. Toast and dried apricots. Like a celestial breakfast! It continues to show its classicism, with a Cognac topaz colour and a bouquet that is a mosaic of minerality, violets and cloves, turning to caramel. A real salty tang to it which can happen with a mature Yquem. It lasts forever on the palate. Serena Sutcliffe, MW 5 bts (cn) Provenance: 2 bottles Zachys Christie's, March 22, 1997; ﻿1 bottle Sherry-Lehmann with Sotheby's, May 16, 1997, Lot 859, Fine and Rare Wines Please be advised that most U.S. states regulate the shipment of wine or spirits into their states. Sotheby’s Wine currently ships to California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Wyoming, and Hong Kong. For additional details and options, please refer to Guide for Buyers or contact Winepostsaleservices.ny@sothebys.com. ﻿Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details.

View 1 of Lot 230: Château d'Yquem 1955 (5 BT)

château d'yquem 1955 (5 bt)

Château d'Yquem 1953 Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé u. h/ms, bin-soiled, heavily damp-stained label, heavily torn label obscuring vintage, oxidized and corroded capsule, cut capsule revealing vintage and Château branded cork, Provenance: Sherry-Lehmann with Sotheby's, May 16, 1997, Lot 859, Fine and Rare Wines This has amazingly low sugar for Yquem (71g) but high alcohol (14.4%). Unbelievably fragrant bouquet of orange blossom and heather in flower. Tarry/sweet taste. A touch of salt in there too, as one sometimes sees in mature vintages. Raisins finish, rich and lingering. Serena Sutcliffe, MW 1 bt (cn) Please be advised that most U.S. states regulate the shipment of wine or spirits into their states. Sotheby’s Wine currently ships to California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Wyoming, and Hong Kong. For additional details and options, please refer to Guide for Buyers or contact Winepostsaleservices.ny@sothebys.com. ﻿Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details.

View 1 of Lot 229: Château d'Yquem 1953 (1 BT)

château d'yquem 1953 (1 bt)

Château d'Yquem 1953 Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé u. 1ts, 1t/hs, bin-soiled and slightly nicked labels, 1 wine-stained label, oxidized and corroded capsules, 1 nicked capsule, tissue paper adhered to capsules, signs of seepage, bottles come from different importers This has amazingly low sugar for Yquem (71g) but high alcohol (14.4%). Unbelievably fragrant bouquet of orange blossom and heather in flower. Tarry/sweet taste. A touch of salt in there too, as one sometimes sees in mature vintages. Raisins finish, rich and lingering. Serena Sutcliffe, MW 2 bts (cn) Provenance: Zachys Christie's, December 5, 1997, Lot 228, Finest and Rarest Wines Please be advised that most U.S. states regulate the shipment of wine or spirits into their states. Sotheby’s Wine currently ships to California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Wyoming, and Hong Kong. For additional details and options, please refer to Guide for Buyers or contact Winepostsaleservices.ny@sothebys.com. ﻿Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details.

View 1 of Lot 228: Château d'Yquem 1953 (2 BT)

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