The next WestLicht Photographica auction will take place on December 4th 2010 in Vienna, Austria. Here are the Leica models that will be part of the auction (click on image to enlarge):
I Mod.A Elmax no.676 (1925)
Elmax (second version) in 100% original condition with all early features, rare version with aluminium knob. It is very difficult to find a Leica Elmax which was never modified by the factory. In good working order. Some old repaint on edges.
Starting Price: 6,000 EUR
Estimate: 10,000-12,000 EUR
Leica 250 GG with electric motor MOOEV (1942)
In the year 1936 Leitz brought out a camera for 10 meters of film – the Leica 250 or the “Reporter.” As can been seen from the designation, 250 shots (full 35mm format) could be made with one film.
During World War II some of the Leica 250s were delivered for use in aerial combat. In order to be able to operate the film transport and make a series of shots in the extreme conditions outside a fighter plane, Leitz developed a powerful and reliable electric drive, it was Leica’s first electric motordrive. In total 92 specimens of the Leica 250 with electric motor were delivered, less than 15 are known to exist. The cameras were used in STUKA dive bombers, the motors were fixed on the aircraft and the cameras were changed for having new film. The Leica 250 GG with electric motor is an absolute rarity in the sphere of Leic collector’s items. Amongst the rarest and most valuable Leitz cameras, it is comparable to the original Leica 0 series of 1923. The development and history of this, the most powerful of all Leicas, is legendary. Camera No.353606 and motor No.10062 are from the same delivery batch on August 21st, 1942 to BLN Berlin (15 cameras and motor drives, delivery number 29353). Motor engraved with body no. 353619 (also from the same batch delivered to the German Air Force). Camera and motor are in fine original condition, with matching Summitar 2/5cm lens
Starting Price: 70,000 EUR
Estimate: 120,000- 140,000 EUR
MP2 Black (1958)
The MP-2 was the first experimental M cameras with electric motor drive built in the late 1950’s, only 6 cameras were produced in black paint finish. This camera, just re-discovered and never been offered for sale before, is in almost new and fully original condition
Starting Price: 80,000 EUR
Estimate: 150,000-180,000 EUR
KE-7A Civilian (1972)
One of the very few civilian KE-7A in 100% mint condition with Elcan 2/50mm no.276-0118, UV filter, hood, metal cap and brown cowhide ever-ready case
Starting Price: 6,000 EUR
Estimate: 10,000-12,000 EUR
