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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VA… Read more A MAGNIFICENT RANGE OF FINE WINES FROM THE PRIVATE CELLAR OF THE LATE EARL OF LICHFIELD Patrick Lichfield, the internationally renowned photographer, first took to the camera at school at Harrow at the age of six. After serving in the Grenadier Guards he became a professional photographer in 1962. He undertook editorial work, particularly for Life and Queen Magazine, prior to being summoned by Diana Vreeland and given a five year contract with American Vogue. Advertising commissions followed, notably for Burberry and Olympus Cameras, in whose advertisements he also regularly featured. In 1981 he was appointed official photographer at the wedding of his cousin, The Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer. In recent years, Lord Lichfield was engaged in both photographic and ambassadorial roles for The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and the British Tourist Authority. In addition, he fulfilled many and varied commissions on location worldwide and at his studios in West London. Lord Lichfield produced a number of photographic books throughout his career and made regular television appearances, most recently promoting digital photography of which he was a pioneer. In 2002, The National Portrait Gallery dedicated a retrospective exhibition to the first twenty years of his work. Lord Lichfield was a Founder Editor of the Courvoisier Book of the Best, drawing upon his worldwide knowledge and experience of hotels and restaurants. He himself had interests in many restaurants over the years, the most recent venture being in partnership with his cousin Viscount Linley. He was closely involved in the production of Lichfield Gin in co-operation with William Grant & Sons. He had homes in London and Mustique, but his family seat was Shugborough in Staffordshire. Guests always remarked upon the exceptional standard of food and wine served by their most generous and entertaining host. He derived enormous pleasure from establishing and building up a much-admired cellar at Shugborough for the enjoyment of his friends. His knowledge of wine and good food was widely respected. Lord Lichfield died suddenly in November 2005.
Taylor--Vintage 1945 Damaged wax capsule. Slightly bin-soiled label. Level into neck(1) Fonseca--Vintage 1963 Damaged wax capsule. Level into neck(1) Warre--Vintage 1963 Slightly bin-soiled labels. Levels base of neck(2) Graham--Vintage 1966 Slightly bin-soiled labels. Levels base of neck(2) Fonseca--Vintage 1970 Labelled. Levels into neck(4) Malvasia--Vintage 1880 Bottled 1956(1) Sercial--Vintage 1940 J. Henriques. Stencilled bottle(1)

Above 12 bottles per lot
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Lying in Twickenham, Middlesex (EHD)

Lots 1 to 200
Taylor--Vintage 1945
Damaged wax capsule. Slightly bin-soiled label. Level into neck(1)
Fonseca--Vintage 1963
Damaged wax capsule. Level into neck(1)
Warre--Vintage 1963
Slightly bin-soiled labels. Levels base of neck(2)
Graham--Vintage 1966
Slightly bin-soiled labels. Levels base of neck(2)
Fonseca--Vintage 1970
Labelled. Levels into neck(4)
Malvasia--Vintage 1880
Bottled 1956(1)
Sercial--Vintage 1940
J. Henriques. Stencilled bottle(1)
Above 12 bottles per lot
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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