33 years ago, when I opened the world’s first Leica Shop in Vienna, my journey into the captivating world of cameras truly began. Just one year later, in 1992, I ventured into Asia, where I had the pleasure of meeting many collectors and fellow enthusiasts. Founding the Rare Camera Company in London shortly after, I realized that this was more than just a business—it is a global passion.
Over the past 30 years, I have travelled to Asia over 60 times, building enduring relationships with collectors and taking part in camera fairs, exhibitions, and WestLicht auction roadshows.
A particularly special moment occurred two years ago when I had the honour of meeting Zhuoyu Li, the son of the late Tao Li, one of our most important collectors and a steadfast supporter of WestLicht auctions. Zhuoyu inherited his father’s remarkable collection, and together we embarked on the journey of auctioning some of these exceptional pieces.
Following the success of our Vienna auction this past June, it gives me great pleasure to announce our very first camera and photography auction in China, hosted by OstLicht Auctions Shanghai.
The auction will take place on November 16, at 5 PM China Standard Time (10 AM CET), at the stunning new Fotografiska Photo Museum in Shanghai.
We are thrilled to present 256 lots, including rare Leica cameras and a stunning collection of fine photography. We warmly invite our loyal Vienna auction clients to join us for this historic event, either in person, by phone or online. Rest assured; we’ve made the process as simple as possible.
Key information for participation:
Auction Date: November 16, 2024, 5:00 PM CST (10:00 AM CET)
Location: Fotografiska Museum, Shanghai
Bidding Options: Online at www.ostlicht-auction.com, LiveAuctioneers, by phone, or in person at the venue
Currency: RMB (with Euro Conversion display)
For further details regarding the lots, condition reports, payment, or shipping options, feel free to reach out to me directly at: coeln@ostlicht.org.
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