20 years of "Leitz Photographica Auction" commemorated with historic auction
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| | | Leica breaks world record | | 14.4 million euros for Leica 0-Series No. 105 | The auction house "Leitz Photographica Auction" recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. To mark the occasion, on the 11th June, the most expensive camera in the world was auctioned: The Leica 0-Series No. 105. And it fetched a record of € 14.4 million including buyers premium. At nearly 100 years old, it is one of the first small-format cameras ever produced and due to its prominent former owner it is highly desirable: This was once Oskar Barnack's camera.
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| | | | | | A rarity that can help many | Another auction highlight was the traditional charity lot. The money for the unique gold-plated camera set consisting of the Leica MP and Leica Elmar-M 1:2.8/50 will all be donated to charitable institutions in Austria and for the first time also in Germany.
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| | | Exceptional for 20 years | | Within the framework of the 40th auction, the 20th anniversary of the renowned auction house "Leitz Photographica Auction" was celebrated and impressive, rare pieces and collectibles came under the hammer. | |
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