Christie's London brings in $1 million with triple-header

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Christie's Oct 5, 1995, triple-session auction sold 91% of 1,135 lots, generating a total of $1.05 million. The cellar of a respected British wine merchant grossed about $435,000 in the morning session. During the afternoon, a single bottle of Chateau d'Yquem 1847 sold for $15,642.

Marketing, Auctions

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International wine auctions hit a new high in 1995

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US and UK commercial auctions grossed more than $45 million in '95, up 30% over '94. Of major auction houses, only industry leader Christie's London reported a decline in sales, down 9% to $12.1 million. The 1995 Bordeaux vintage is expected to spur a strong 1996 market.

Finance, Forecasts and trends, Wine industry, Wineries, Auction firms

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Dean of decanters

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Richard Kent began collecting wine decanters by chance when he came across some claret jugs in a London antique store. Since then, he has ammassed nearly 100 silver and glass decanters made between 1840 and 1918. He does not use them, for fear he will break one.

Illinois, Decanters

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