The 45th Leitz Photographica Auction has many fascinating and rare pieces of photographic history, including a lot of Leica M cameras.
on November 23 in Vienna. 2024 is a landmark year for Leica Camera AG, marking 70 years since the company introduced the first Leica M rangefinder camera, arguably the most influential camera model ever. Many remarkable Leica M models will be up for auction, including some expected to sell for nearly $800,000.
This prototype is unnumbered and lacks engravings, but it is one of the earliest known Leica M prototype cameras. All the parts, including the back door, camera chassis, and base plate, were hand-machined and unique to this particular camera. The body is a couple of millimeters shorter than the final Leica M3 design and covered in sharkskin-type vulcanite.
“The camera is one of the earliest known prototypes from the development of the M, without a serial number and composed entirely of unique machined and handcrafted parts. This unique M3 prototype is one of the most remarkable items we have ever offered at our auctions,” explains Alexander Sedlak, managing director of the Leitz Photographica Auction., will start at €260,000 , making it the second most expensive lot available.
“With its rarity and exceptional condition, this camera is among the rarest Leicas ever,” Sedlak adds.
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