We are pleased to be able to present the camera auction on June 1, 2023 at 2 p.m. in OstLicht, gallery for photography. 1991 was the year of birth of the first Leica shop worldwide, in 2001 my team and I started the WestLicht auction house in Vienna. After 34 successful auctions with countless world record prices for cameras, I handed the camera auctions over to a group, also to concentrate on the WestLicht Photo and Camera Museum, the OstLicht Photo Gallery and the OstLicht Photo Auctions. However, when I was recently offered a private lover's fantastic collection, I couldn't resist the temptation. Especially since this man acquired most of the pieces he collected from me over the course of many years and always attached great importance to perfect condition and originality. The result is a collection that we are now offering with great pleasure in this auction. The traditional OstLicht Photo Auction begins on June 2 at 5 p.m. CEST. We cordially invite you to come to Vienna or to participate as a long-distance bidder. Our long-standing auctioneer Niki Schauerhuber and the team look forward to welcoming you.
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LOT 49:
Victor Houssin Le Phototank Prototype
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Sold for: €18,000
Start price:
€
18,000
Estimated price :
€36,000 - €40,000
Buyer's Premium: 21%
VAT: 20%
On commission only
Users from foreign countries may be exempted from tax payments, according to the relevant tax regulations
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Victor Houssin Le Phototank Prototype
Year/Baujahr: c.1923
Condition/Zustand: B
English
This forerunner of Leica for 50 exposures 24x24mm on unperforated 35mm film was invented by Henry Bayle and built by Victor Houssin, the unique design is inspirited by the famous tank by Luis Renault from WWI. The all-metal nickel plated camera has a metal focal plane shutter. The offered camera is a prototype for a later version which varies from the production camera including a frame finder, it has a Berthiot Stellor 3.5/50mm no.106302. The camera is in fine original condition, the shutter is blocked and the back door does not close properly. Engraved on both sides 'Bayle Houssin Bordeaux'. A truly museum piece, prototype of a camera which is extremely rare by itself.
Deutsch
Dieser Vorläufer der Leica für 50 Aufnahmen 24x24mm auf unperforiertem 35mm-Film wurde von Henry Bayle erfunden und von Victor Houssin gebaut. Das einzigartige Design ist inspiriert von dem berühmten Panzer von Luis Renault aus dem Ersten Weltkrieg. Die ganz aus Metall gefertigte, vernickelte Kamera hat einen Metallschlitzverschluss. Die hier angebotene Kamera ist ein Prototyp für eine spätere Version, die von der Serienkamera abweicht und einen Rahmensucher hat. Sie hat ein Berthiot Stellor 3.5/50mm Nr.106302. Die Kamera ist in gutem Originalzustand, der Verschluss ist blockiert und die Rückwand schließt nicht richtig. Auf beiden Seiten eingraviert 'Bayle Houssin Bordeaux'. Ein echtes Museumsstück, Prototyp einer Kamera, die an sich extrem selten ist.
Condition: B
