Record-Breaking Auction Result for The Glenturret 'Eight Decades' Decanter by James Turrell in Lalique crystal
Retrieved on:
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The artist's proof decanter was offered as part of Sotheby's Whisky & Whiskey Auction, which took place in New York last Saturday, 9th December.
Key Points:
- The artist's proof decanter was offered as part of Sotheby's Whisky & Whiskey Auction, which took place in New York last Saturday, 9th December.
- James Turrell, renowned for his work with light and space, celebrated his 80th birthday earlier this year.
- When we first launched Eight Decades in May, we knew it was a very special decanter – working with James Turrell was truly an honour.
- We feel the decanter blurs the lines between art and whisky, and the auction result is testament to that.