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- Estimate
- $4,500–$6,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Calligraphy: Art In Writing , London · 22 May 2007
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5559080
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Vega Sicilia, Above 4 magnums per lot. Christie's, 22 May 2007, lot 189. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5559080.
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Vega Sicilia, Above 4 magnums per lot. Christie's, 22 May 2007, lot 189. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5559080.
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From the same sale Calligraphy: Art In Writing · May 2007
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 jeroboam per lot | Montrachet--Vintage 1990 | $7,000–$10,000 | |
| 1 dozen bottles per lot | Château Pétrus--Vintage 1994 | $6,000–$8,000 | |
| 1 dozen bottles per lot | Château Pétrus--Vintage 1995 | $11,000–$18,000 | |
| 1 dozen bottles per lot | Château Pétrus--Vintage 1996 | $6,500–$8,500 | |
| 1 dozen bottles per lot | Château Pétrus--Vintage 1997 | $5,500–$7,500 | |
| 6 bottles per lot | Château Pétrus--Vintage 1998 | $9,000–$12,000 |
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