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Results from the latest Wetzlar Camera Auctions #6

The results from the latest Wetzlar Camera Auctions #6 are out: Online catalog results Result List: 6th Wetzlar Camera Auction (in Euro) Christo’s wrapped Leica sold for EUR 212,500: The starting bid for Christo’s “Wrapped Leica” at the Wetzlar Camera Auction is €40,000, I expect to sell for way more Christo’s “Wrapped Leica” camera to […]

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Coming soon: Tamarkin Rare Camera & Wetzlar Camera Auctions

The next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place on November 9th Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction: November 9th, 2024 Auction catalogue Leica highlights from the upcoming Wetzlar Camera Auctions 6 on October 12, 2024 The starting bid for Christo’s “Wrapped Leica” at the Wetzlar Camera Auction is €40,000, I expect to sell for way more […]

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The next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place on November 9th

The next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place on November 9th, with more than 400 lots of rare Leica cameras and lenses. Visit tamarkinauctions.com to see more of what’s coming to the auction block this November. You can also download your bidder sheet, the terms of sale, and other info. Here are some of […]

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Leica highlights from the upcoming Wetzlar Camera Auctions 6 on October 12, 2024

Here are the Leica highlights from the upcoming Wetzlar Camera Auctions #6 on October 12, 2024 that will take place in Wetzlar, Germany:

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A rare collection of 7 prototype Leica M cameras by Ralph Gibson is listed for $250,000

Leica Store Lisse is selling a rare collection of 7 prototype Leica M cameras by Ralph Gibson for $250,000 on eBay (check also their other listings). Ralph Gibson’s Leica collection Ralph Nelson’ Leica M4 cameras kit obtained by Leica Store Lisse Ebay listing description:

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Upcoming Leica auctions (Wetzlar, OstLicht, Leitz Photographica, Bonhams)

The next Wetzlar Camera Auctions #6 will take place on October 12, 2024 in Wetzlar and will include Christo’s wrapped Leica camera: The new OstLicht Camera and Photo Auction is coming on June 5th, 2024  – the auction’s highlights can be found here: The 44 Leitz Photographica Auction will take place on June 8th, 2024 […]

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The starting bid for Christo’s “Wrapped Leica” at the Wetzlar Camera Auction is €40,000, I expect to sell for way more

The starting bid for Christo’s “Wrapped Leica” at the Wetzlar Camera Auction will be €40,000. The estimated selling price for now is €80,000 – €100,000 but I expect the final hammer price to be significantly higher. Other wrapped objects by Christo sold in the past for €250,000 and more. Christo’s “Wrapped Leica” camera to be […]

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Christo’s “Wrapped Leica” camera to be part of the next Wetzlar auction in October 2024

Many of you are probably familiar with the work of the artist Christo (website). What I did not know is that back in 1994 Christo wrapped a Leica M4 camera for the birthday of his photographer Wolfgang Volz. That same wrapped Leica M4 camera will be listed at the upcoming Wetzlar Camera Auction on October […]

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