SOTHEBY’S TO HOLD INAUGURAL SPIRITS AUCTION IN GENEVA

OPEN FOR BIDDING FROM 20 MAY TO 3 JUNE

ROYAL SALUTE TIME CHAMBER

“For decades, we have had the great privilege of bringing to auction many of the world’s most prestigious wine collections sourced from private Swiss collectors, and it is a great honour to hold this auction in Geneva, the homeland of so many rare bottles that have enriched the lives of wine collectors around the world. With this exciting, new, long-awaited initiative, we aim to provide wines and spirits sellers in Switzerland with the greatest access to the global market, and buyers from all around the world the ability to acquire some of the rarest bottles.”

NICK PEGNA, GLOBAL HEAD OF WINE & SPIRITS, SOTHEBY’S

For more than fifty years, Sotheby’s has been offering the finest wines and spirits, first in London, then New York and subsequently Hong Kong. In 2021, the company expanded its presence in Continental Europe, launching a regular series of successful sales in France, including the prestigious Hospices de Beaune charity auction. Now, Sotheby’s is set to present its debut auction of wine and spirits in Switzerland. Comprising 43 lots carrying a combined estimate in the region of 550,000 CHF, Legends I The Inaugural Wine and Spirit Sale I Geneva will be open for bidding from 20 May to 3 June.

Royal Salute Forces of Nature by Kate MccGwire 53 Year Old

The sale also highlights a shared culture of appreciation for tradition, quality, and the finer things in life with a desirable selection of significant whisky and Cognac. Whisky highlights include two of the most limited bottles of Royal Salute ever produced, released as part of ‘The Art of Wonder’ pinnacle collection. Designed in collaboration with respected British artists Kate MccGwire and Conrad Shawcross, these rare pieces were both bottled at over 50 years of age and each takes inspiration from blending to perfectly marry the two worlds of fine art and whisky with the bottles either being presented alongside sculptures or even becoming sculptures themselves.

Please see below for a selection of highlights. View full catalogue here.

Royal Salute Time Chamber by Conrad Shawcross 53 Year Old, 1 bottle, est. 100,000-150,000 CHF

Royal Salute Forces of Nature by Kate MccGwire 53 Year Old, 1 bottle, est. 90,000-140,000 CHF

About Sotheby’s Wine

Founded in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s leading destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s facilitates access to and ownership of exceptional works of art and luxury goods through auction and immediate purchase channels, including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by a state-of-the-art technology platform and a network of specialists covering 40 countries and 70 categories, including Contemporary Art, Modern & Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Art, Jewellery, Watches, Wine & Spirits, Design, as well as Collector Cars and Real Estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.

* Estimates do not include buyer’s premium or overhead premium. Prices achieved include the hammer price plus buyer’s premium and overhead premium and are net of any fees paid to the purchaser where the purchaser provided an irrevocable bid.