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Friday 19th June The Signature Cellar From a Private European Collector at 10:00am Bloomsbury Auctions New York, NY |
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Introduction
BLOOMSBURY AUCTIONS Fine & Rare Wines
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| Sassicaia, 1985 |
Bloomsbury Auctions' Fine & Rare Wines division marks the beginning of a new era in wine auctioning. Bloomsbury enters the market with a competitive 17% Buyer's Premium and an unprecedented Guarantee of Authenticity and Quality. Bloomsbury Auctions is proud to collaborate with Sokolin LLC Wine Merchant to ensure an unparalleled level of expertise and service in dealing with fine and rare wines. With a 75-year legacy, Sokolin is an internationally renowned wine luxury retailer and a top provider of both back-vintage treasures and much sought-after new releases.
INNOVATION Guarantees of Authenticity and Quality
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| Mouton Rothschild 1986 |
Bloomsbury Auctions' Guarantee of Authenticity and Quality offers a level of protection for wine auction buyers that is entirely new in the wine auction business. Buyers can view photographs of every lot on our website to inspect the condition of the wine prior to bidding, providing the assurance that you receive exactly what you've purchased. If you find that the wine you receive differs from the photograph or is inauthentic, we will refund the purchase price for up to one year from the date of sale. Additionally, you may return damaged or cooked wines for a full refund up to 180 days from the date of sale. For a full outline of detailed terms please refer to the Terms and Conditions Please refer to the Conditions of Sale & Business for further information.
INQUIRIES
Bloomsbury Auctions' Guarantee of Authenticity and Quality offers a level of protection for wine auction buyers that is entirely new in the wine auction business. Buyers can view photographs of every lot on our website to inspect the condition of the wine prior to bidding, providing the assurance that you receive exactly what you've purchased. If you find that the wine you receive differs from the photograph or is inauthentic, we will refund the purchase price for up to one year from the date of sale. Additionally, you may return damaged or cooked wines for a full refund up to 180 days from the date of sale. For a full outline of detailed terms please refer to the Terms and Conditions.
SERVICES Cellar Management, Professional Wine Storage & Shipping
Cellar Management
Sokolin is pleased to offer Bloomsbury Auctions wine buyers complimentary cellar management services. Sokolin's team of expert wine consultants, dedicated to meeting your every need, can provide you with a full assessment of your cellar and a personalized strategy including:
- Recommendations to build, balance and/or expand your cellar
- A review of the drinkability of your inventory
Professional Wine Storage
Bloomsbury Auctions wine buyers will receive complimentary professional wine storage for 120 days from date of sale at Liquid Asset Storage, Sokolin's storage facility, upon opening a new storage account. Liquid Asset Storage, one of the most modern and technologically advanced professional wine storage facilities, uses triple back-up, 45-ton temperature control systems, hi-tech surveillance, and limited access. With exceptional service, low prices and maximum security, there's no better place to store your wines than at Liquid Asset Storage.
Call +1 631 613 6315
Shipping
We are happy to arrange shipping on your behalf to domestic and international destinations. Please refer to the full Terms & Conditions for details.
News
2009-07-06
Bloomsbury Auctions Successfully Enters Wine Auction Market with an impressive $1.356 Million Sale, a low 17% Buyer's Premium and Unique Guarantees
Bloomsbury Auctions successfully entered the fast-growing wine auction market on June 19th with a game changing 17% Buyer's Premium and a set of compelling guarantees unmatched by any other wine auction house. The sale concluded with a solid 67% sell-through rate overall and an impressive sell-through rate for Champagne at 100% and Bordeaux at 83%.
In keeping with Bloomsbury Auctions' company mission to sell at every level of the market, auction buyers were attracted by an incredible selection of prized Bordeaux and Burgundy along with an eclectic mix of wines from single bottles to regions not typically found at auction.
"We are delighted with the results of our inaugural wine auction and believe we have made significant headway in changing the game in this market. With our attractive Buyer's Premium, unique money-back guarantees and a broad choice of wines, auction buyers can truly build their cellars with confidence," said Bernard Frelat, CEO Bloomsbury Auctions, New York.
"Only through Bloomsbury Auctions, do buyers have a full cellar solution for both investment and consumption along with an unprecedented level of protection on their purchases," added Dave Sokolin, President of Sokolin LLC, who handled the wine expertise and logistics for Bloomsbury Auctions.
Buyers joined the sale from across the globe including North America, Europe and Asia. Over half of the bidders joined virtually through Bloomsbury Auctions' online bidding service. Just over 16% of the winning bids were online.
The top selling lot was a rare and highly-prized 6-pack of 1982 Lafite Rothschild magnums in original wood case which sold for $26,290 (Estimate: $15,000-$19,200). Other top selling lots included:
* 12 bottles of 1995 Petrus which sold for $13,145 (Estimate: $10,800-$12,900)
* 12 bottles of 2003 Ausone which sold for $12,870 (Estimate: $10,800-$14,400)
Of the wines at lower price-points, notable sales included:
* 1 bottle of 1998 Lafleur in original wood case which sold for $293 (Estimate: $200-$250)
* 1 bottle of 2005 Ruchottes Chambertin Christophe (George) Roumier which sold for
$351 (Estimate: $150-$250)
Bloomsbury Auctions plans on holding several wine auctions per year, in addition to the regular schedule of sales for books and works of art on paper. The next Fine & Rare Wines sale is scheduled for October 2009 and consignments are being accepted until July 31, 2009.
Sokolin has been a leading US merchant of fine and rare wine since 1934 and is known for bringing clients the world's most sought after wine from impossible-to-find back-vintage treasures to new releases at the lowest prices in the market.