Sotheby's Auctions Record Whisky Bottle Featuring Valerio Adami Art
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What happened
Sotheby's auctioned a Macallan 1926 bottle for £2.1 million, setting the second-highest price for a whisky bottle in sterling terms. One bottle from that batch featured artwork by Valerio Adami. Separately, Peter Blake's artwork has been featured on whisky labels.
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Why it matters
The report notes that while the rare whisky market saw valuations climb 58% between March 2020 and May 2022, it later fell 42% to a post-pandemic low. Despite this, prices for trophy bottles have held up better.
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Who's involved
- Peter BlakeBritish artist whose artwork has been featured on whisky labels.
- Sotheby'sAuction house that sold the record-breaking Macallan 1926 bottle.
- Valerio AdamiItalian painter whose artwork was featured on a Macallan 1926 bottle auctioned by Sotheby's.
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The entities involved
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Peter Blake
British artist (1932-)
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