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Check each Château Mouton Rothschild art label against the estate’s official archive for its vintage. The artist and image establish label history only; the bottle’s formal identity, condition, wooden case and provena...
Château Mouton Rothschild’s art labels should be checked against the estate’s official archive for the relevant vintage. The artist and image establish label history only; the identity of an individual bottle still depends on the formal wine name, vintage, bottle size, fill level, capsule, back label, wooden case and provenance.
Five examples from the official vintage archive
| Year | Official archive entry | Checks on the bottle |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Philippe Jullian; the V-for-Victory image | Vintage, formal wine name, bottle size, printing and bottle condition |
| 1973 | Pablo Picasso | Image, vintage, back label, fill level and provenance |
| 1985 | Paul Delvaux | Label printing, capsule, bottle base and accessories |
| 2000 | The Augsburg Ram gold-ram image | Bottle presentation, bottle size, box components and provenance |
| 2005 | Giuseppe Penone | Vintage, image, label condition and wooden case |
Keep the art record and bottle record in separate tables
- Art table: vintage, artist, description of the work or image, and link to the official archive.
- Bottle table: Château Mouton Rothschild, vintage, bottle size, ABV, fill level, capsule, front and back labels, and bottle base.
- Accessory table: wooden case, dividers, booklet, receipts, import labels and provenance documents.
- Damage may obscure label artwork or text. Photograph the label first; do not wash, recolour or reattach it.
Frequently asked questions about Mouton art labels
Does matching artwork confirm the formal wine and vintage?
No. Also check the complete wine name, vintage, bottle size, label printing, back label, bottle base and provenance.
Can an artist’s fame replace a condition record?
No. The fill level, closure, leakage, label and provenance must be checked bottle by bottle.
Can the official archive prove that the label on a bottle is authentic?
The archive provides a reference for the vintage and artwork. The individual bottle still requires item-level and provenance checks; a similar image alone is not enough.
Primary sources and scope
- Mouton Rothschild Art Label Archive: the estate’s official year-by-year archive supports the correspondence between vintage and creator.
An official page supports only the names, specifications and history expressly stated there. The vintage, edition, authenticity, accessories and condition of an individual item must still be checked separately.
Related resources on this site
Prepare verifiable records
When documenting Mouton Rothschild art labels, assign a unique number to every bottle and match it to full views, front and back labels, key markings, accessories, provenance and visible anomalies. Do not infer measurements or inspection findings from a similar online image. You can send a numbered list and clear photographs via WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Making contact does not mean that an appraisal or quotation has been completed. Any conclusion remains subject to verifiable records and inspection of the item.
