Leica M3 chrome 'Brian Brake' + Summicron 2/5cm *

Hammer Price
€5,400
incl. Buyer's Premium

Estimate
€5,000 – 7,000

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serial number

816638/1370893

Condition

B/C

Manufacture Year

1956

Product number

AI_32_36471

The camera from the estate of the famous New Zealand Magnum photographer Brian Brake, engraved by Leitz on rear of top plate 'Brian Brake Magnum', with matching Summicron 2/5cm no.1370893, cap, case - the book 'BRIAN BRAKE LENS ON THE WORLD' shows Brian Brake with his Leica M3 in China 1957 photographed by Marc Riboud - WestLicht sold Brian Brake's M3 no.853308 in the 30th auction - the offered camera has the patina of professional use over many years, the vulcanite was replaced