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The camera is part of a complete outfit including an Arca-Swiss 4x5 View Camera, three lenses, a pair of Graflex graphic film pack adapters, compendium lens hood, extra bag bellows, Wratten gelatin filters, a dark cloth, original carrying/shipping case, tripod and more.

This view camera collection was used by Ansel Adams from 1964 to 1968, according to the auction house, after which point he gave the camera to his then-assistant Liliane de Cock, who used it as part of her own career. The camera and related accessories were acquired directly from the photographer's family. Heritage Auction doesn’t list the condition, saying only that it is ‘available upon request. ’ However, it estimates the lot as being worth between $70,000 and $100,000, and is seeking an opening bid of $35,000.

You can view the auction listing here.

Via: PetaPixel

2016-10-13 21:00