Rare Leica camera fetches record C1.3 million

[Suede]

VIENNA — An Austrian auction house says an 88-year-old camera has sold for a record C1.3 million ($1.9 million).

WestLicht says the rare Leica is part of a small series dating back to 1923 and was valued at up to C450,000 ($643,640).

It says the camera, which had a starting price of C200,000 ($286,000), went to a private Asian collector after a nailbiting, 20-minute bidding process.

WestLicht claims Saturday's auction makes the Leica the most expensive camera ever sold.

Rare Leica camera fetches record C1.3 million - CTV News

 

[chaosrealm93]

i wouldnt pay that much...

 

[Big Mike]

I hope it gets here soon, I'm excited to shoot with it.

 

[Patrice]

At can$1.9M today, accounting for inflation, makes that camera worth about can$4,200 in 1923 dollars. Still pretty expensive, even for a leica in 1923. So the camera has appreciated.

 

[usayit]

Ah.. the wacky world of collectables..

I've seen even non-functioning dummy display pieces go for a lot of money... once even a wooden mock up.