200 Daguerreotypes, Including Early Photos by Robert Cornelius, Go to Auction
An extraordinary collection of 200 daguerreotypes -- that have been seen before by the public -- are going to auction at Christie's. [Read More] petapixel.com »
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Historic Auction of Leica Cameras in China Was Manipulated: Report
Last November, Austrian auction house OstLicht held the historic first camera auction in China. The auction appeared to be a smashing success, with the headline item, a one-of-a-kind Leica IIIg built for the German Army, selling for nearly $4 million. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-3-19 19:29
Historic Leica Camera Auction in China Was Manipulated: Report
Last November, Austrian auction house OstLicht held the historic first camera auction in China. The auction appeared to be a smashing success, with the headline item, a one-of-a-kind Leica IIIg built for the German Army, selling for nearly $4 million. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-3-18 19:29
How Christie’s $792,000 AI Artwork Auction Will Impact Photographers
This is yet another week when artificial intelligence proves it's here to challenge human-created artworks and images. As part of its new auction, Christie's invited 32 artists to showcase and auction their works, including AI-generated paintings and photographs. thephoblographer.com »
2025-3-13 07:00
Albert Einstein’s Letter to Photographer Sanford Roth Goes to Auction
A charming letter from Albert Einstein to photographer Sanford "Sandy" Roth goes on auction this month.
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petapixel.com »2025-2-25 15:59
50 Extraordinary Photos, Including Rare Henri Cartier-Bresson Works, Go to Auction
An extraordinary collection of 50 photographs, owned by Henri Cartier-Bresson's brother-in-law, went to auction this week.
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petapixel.com »2024-11-27 20:53
Two Rare Leica Cameras Fetch Over $5 Million in Auction
It's quite a stunning day for Leica fans. With its 100-year legacy, the company still dominates the luxury camera market. And they rightly should, as their cameras are some of the best-constructed devices in the medium's history. thephoblographer.com »
2024-11-26 17:00
‘One of the Most Remarkable’ Leica Camera Prototypes Ever Sells for Over $2.1 Million
Earlier this month, the Leitz Photographica Auction previewed some of the 423 lots that were for sale over the weekend in Vienna, Austria, including a rare Leica M prototype auction organizers expected to sell for as much as 700,000 euros (about $735,000). petapixel.com »
2024-11-26 23:21
William Eggleston Print Sells for $1.44 Million at Auction
A print of William Eggleston's has set a new record for the highest price achieved by the photographer after it was sold at a Christie's New York auction. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-11-26 21:44
One-of-a-Kind Leica Camera Sells for $3.8 Million at Auction
The first OstLicht camera auction on Chinese soil included some heavy hitters, including a one-of-a-kind Leica camera that sold for an incredible record sum of 3.62 million euros, or just about $3.8 million. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-11-26 19:49
Rare Prototype Leica M Expected to Sell for Over $750,000 at Auction
423 lots comprising rare and exceptional pieces of photographic history will be up for auction at the 45th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 23 in Vienna. 2024 is a landmark year for Leica Camera AG, marking 70 years since the company introduced the first Leica M rangefinder camera, arguably the most influential camera model ever. petapixel.com »
2024-11-5 20:46
Amazing Ansel Adams Print Collection Sells for Nearly $4.6 Million at Auction
Auction house Sotheby's sold a collection of images by the legendary landscape photographer Ansel Adams for $4,567,680 this week, far exceeding the pre-sale estimate range of $1. petapixel.com »
2024-10-18 18:16
First-Known American Photograph of ‘Romantic’ Interracial Couple Goes to Auction
The first-known "romantic" photograph of an interracial couple in the U.S. goes on auction later this month.
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petapixel.com »2024-10-4 16:54
Newly-Unearthed Footage of JFK Assassination Aftermath Goes to Auction
Newly-emerged footage that shows the immediate aftermath of President John F. Kennedy's assassination goes on auction this month. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-9-5 12:51
Unique Auction Is First to Feature Prints Made By Vivian Maier Herself
An upcoming Vivian Maier auction will offer up a rarity for the late photographer: images printed over her lifetime.
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petapixel.com »2024-4-16 23:04
Rare ‘Type 1’ Photos of Celebrities Up For Auction
Several type 1 photographs depicting significant moments and celebrities are up for auction, including a young Jeff Bezos and a candid Marilyn Monroe. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-4-3 22:08
The First-Ever Die-Cast Leica Prototype is Coming to Auction
The very first prototype of Leica's earliest experimentation with die-casting a camera is coming to auction this year with the expectation that collectors will be clamoring to add it to their collection. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-1-12 00:06
Leica M6 «Leitz Auction»: всего 20 экземпляров, по 25980 евро
Leica анонсировала новую ограниченную серию камеры M6 «Leitz Auction» с черной глянцевой окраской, логотипом Leitz из чистого золота, специально изготовленным ювелиром в Вецларе (Германия), эксклюзивной броней из шпона орехового дерева и объективом Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2 ASPH. dphotoworld.net »
2023-8-19 20:28
Trove of Unseen Murdaugh Photos Found on Camera Bought at Auction
A woman discovered a trove of unseen photos of the Murdaugh family after she bought a camera at an auction selling off the tragic family's belongings. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-3-30 20:33
Photo Auction Features the Works of Ansel Adams, Steve McCurry, and More
A stunning collection of photographs from some of the world's most renowned photographers will go to auction next week where some are expected to fetch up to $18,000. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-12-1 21:41
A rare Canon FD 24mm f/1.4 S.S.C. Aspherical hits the next Wetzlar Camera Auction with a starting bid of €6,000
A rare and highly collectable Canon lens is coming up for auction at the always interesting Wetzler Camera Auctions on October 8, 2022 The lens Read more. . . The post A rare Canon FD 24mm f/1. canonrumors.com »
2022-10-6 12:36
Bright Yellow 1988 Kodak-Branded NASCAR Racer Goes to Auction
An auction is being held for a 1988 Kodak-branded NASCAR racecar. The eye-catching vehicle also comes with Kodak memorabilia, including matching pit crew uniforms. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-9-22 16:39
One of the World’s Biggest Camera Collections is Going to Auction
Australia is at a loss with the recent closure of Michaels Camera Video Digital. It was made world-famous for its dedication to the photographic community and extraordinary camera museum. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-8-8 19:05
A Rare Horse-Drawn 19th-Century Photography Studio Is Up For Auction
A traveling photography studio that was pulled around the English seaside by horses from the 1860s onwards will go up for auction. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-7-29 22:44
Oskar Barnack's 0-Series Leica prototype camera sold for a record-setting $15M at auction
At the 40th Leitz Photographica Auction, Oskar Barnack's personal 0-Series Leica camera sold for just over $15M, shattering the expected high end of the $2. 2 to $3. 3M hammer price range that the auction house expected. dpreview.com »
2022-6-14 19:34
Man Ray's famous photo, 'Le Violon d'Ingres,' sells at auction for a record-setting $12.4 million
American artist Man Ray's famous 1924 photograph, Le Violon d'Ingres just sold for $12. 4M at a Christie's New York auction dedicated to surrealist art. The sale makes the photo the most expensive ever to be sold at auction. dpreview.com »
2022-5-17 21:16
Rare 0-Series Leica camera owned by Oskar Barnack expected to fetch over $2.6M at auction
The 40th Leitz Photographica Auction is just around the corner and to celebrate the event’s 20th anniversary, Leica is auctioning off an extremely rare unit, a Leica 0-Series camera owned and used by Oskar Barnack, the man who more or less invented 35mm still photography. dpreview.com »
2022-3-29 20:49
Rare 0-Series Leica From 1923 Estimated to Fetch $3.2 Million at Auction
Leica has announced the return of the Leitz Photographica Auction, the world's largest auction of historic cameras that will be held for the 40th time and celebrate its 20th anniversary, with a special piece this year -- the Leica 0-Series No. petapixel.com »
2022-3-29 03:00
Oskar Barnack’s 1923 0-Series Leica May Fetch $3.2M at Auction
Leica has announced the return of the Leitz Photographica Auction, the world's largest auction of historic cameras that will be held for the 40th time and celebrate its 20th anniversary, with a special piece this year -- the Leica 0-Series No. petapixel.com »
2022-3-29 03:00
Modified Soviet spy camera designed to shoot through walls is up for auction
We've seen our fair share of weird and impressive cameras go up for auction over the years, but this latest one might just be one of the most interesting we've come across. On Catawiki, an online auction marketplace, there's a live auction listing for a KMZ Krasnogorsk Zorki 4 'reflex' C166 (NIMFA-3) camera, a Soviet spy camera designed to photograph through small drilled holes in walls to capture compromising photos. dpreview.com »
2021-12-15 19:50
A €120,000 Zeiss Ikon rifle and €1.2M Leica MP headlined the 39th Leitz Photographica Auction
Over the weekend, Mirrorless Rumors (somewhat cryptically) posted about the 'sexy and expensive' Sonnar 180mm F2. 8 lens that you could purchase if you had a lot of extra money, €120,000 of extra money. dpreview.com »
2021-11-30 19:53
1957 Leica MP Camera Sells for a Staggering $1.34 Million at Auction
The 39th Leitz Photographica Auction recently concluded and a rare 1957 Leica MP Black Paint edition camera went for the highest value by far, commanding a final price of 1,200,000 Euros (about $1,344,366). petapixel.com »
2021-11-25 23:57
39th Leitz Photographica Auction will include rare Leica MP, prototype prime & much more
The 39th Leitz Photographica Auction is coming up, taking place on November 20 at the Hotel Bristol in Vienna, Austria. Ahead of the auction, Leica has highlighted various rare Leitz/Leica camera equipment people will be able to bid on next month. dpreview.com »
2021-10-5 21:37
Rare Zeiss Planar 50mm F0.7 lens designed for NASA could fetch $150,000 at auction
If you think Nikon's Nikkor Z 58mm F0. 95 S Noct lens is impressive, set your sights on a rare Zeiss Planar 50mm F0. 7 lens from 1966. The lens was designed for NASA to photograph the moon's far side during Apollo missions. dpreview.com »
2021-6-9 18:51
Film Friday: NFTs and film photography? It's not as weird a pairing as you might think
NFTs offer an easy way for artists to sell their photographs as digital-only works. Photo: Dan Bracaglia In early March 2021, an artist by the name of Beeple sold a one-of-a-kind JPEG, at auction, for $69 million. dpreview.com »
2021-5-21 16:00
Prototype Leica designed by Jony Ive, Marc Newson expected to fetch over $250K at auction
A 2013 prototype Leica camera, created by former Apple designers Sir Jonathon Ive and Marc Newson, will go up for auction in June at the Leitz Photographica Auction. The camera, which is believed to be a one-off prototype, was created while developing the (RED) Leica M, which ended up selling for $1. dpreview.com »
2021-3-30 19:31
Jony Ive-Designed Leica Prototype May Fetch Over $200,000 at Auction
The Leitz Photographica Auction will present a 2013 prototype model of a Leica camera designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson at auction in June. The camera is a one-off prototype produced during the creation of the Leica M for (RED) camera, which sold at a charity auction for $1.8 million in 2013. Jony Ive […] petapixel.com »
2021-3-29 18:42
Sotheby’s to Auction Off Massive Ansel Adams Collection, Including $1M Print
Sotheby’s has announced plans to auction off one of the most impressive collections of Ansel Adams‘ work in existence. On December 14th, over 100 of the legendary photographer’s most iconic photos will be sold, headlined by an early print of Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico that is expected to fetch between $700,000 and $1,000,000 by itself. […] petapixel.com »
2020-10-22 16:01
One of the World’s Oldest War Photos is Going Up for Auction in 22 Days
Sotheby’s has announced the contents of its upcoming Spring photography auction, and it’s quite the lineup. The April 3rd auction will include photos by Dorothea Lange, Irving Penn, Ansel Adams, Edward Weston and a salt print by Roger Fenton that’s thought to be one of the earliest war photographs ever made. The Spring auction will […] petapixel.com »
2020-3-13 22:30
Sotheby's Space Photography auction includes NASA 'Red Number' prints
Sotheby's auction house is holding an online Space Photography auction that includes multiple NASA 'Red Number' photographs, as well as vintage silver gelatin and other chromogenic prints featuring spacecraft, astronauts, and more. dpreview.com »
2019-11-28 22:03
Original NASA ‘Red Number’ Prints Up for Auction, Expected to Fetch Thousands per Photo
As we wrap up 2019 and the 50th anniversary of the moon landing in 1969, Sotheby’s has one more NASA-themed auction up their sleeve. Launched yesterday, the Space Photography auction includes over 100 original NASA “red number” prints, including some of the most iconic images to come out of the US space program. This lot […] petapixel.com »
2019-11-27 02:02
These 150-Year-Old Photos of Brazil’s Amazon Sold at Auction for $81,000
A set of historical photographs of the Amazon captured by German photographer Albert Frisch over 150 years ago have sold at Sotheby’s auction house for $81,250. The images offer a rare, fascinating glimpse at what life was like in Brazil’s Upper Amazon. petapixel.com »
2019-10-5 17:27
Rare 'Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima' print with four signatures goes up for auction
A rare signed print of photographer Joe Rosenthal's iconic World War II photograph 'Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima' will be auctioned on October 4 at Heritage Auction's Photographers Auction. dpreview.com »
2019-9-28 18:28
Unreleased Sony 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS FE lens prototype appears on auction website
Last month, a rumor surfaced that Sony has a new 'wildlife/sports' lens announcement scheduled for the first week of June. Following that leak, a new Sony 200-600mm F5. 6-6. 3 G OSS FE lens prototype appeared for sale on Yahoo! Japan's auction website for 20,000 JPY ($185 USD). dpreview.com »
2019-6-5 20:25
Extremely Rare Leica M3 Prototype Awaits at Leitz Photographica Auction
Not so long ago, we excitedly reported the sweet lineup of the greatest and rarest Leica cameras that await us at the 34th run of the Leitz Photographica Auction (formerly WestLicht Photographica Auction). thephoblographer.com »
2019-5-7 10:00
Sweet Lineup of Rare Leicas Up for Grabs in Leitz Photographica Auction
We've been keeping an eye on rare Leica cameras on our vintage finds features, but the upcoming 34th auction of the Leitz Photographica Auction (formerly WestLicht Photographica Auction) is most likely your best bet for scoring some of the rarest. thephoblographer.com »
2019-4-19 22:00
1959 Canon 45-200mm F2.8 (C35) 'rarest' prototype lens appears in eBay auction
An eBay listing is offering what the seller calls the 'rarest prototype lens on Earth,' a Canon 45-200mm F2. 8 (C35) prototype lens. According to the listing, the lens was produced in Japan in 1959 and only "four or five" units were given to professionals for testing. dpreview.com »
2018-11-22 22:31
AI-Generated Portrait Sells for $432K at Auction in World’s First
An artificial intelligence-generated portrait has sold for a staggering $432,000 at auction. It was the first listing of its kind by a major auction house. Bloomberg reports that the artwork was sold at Christie’s in New York on October 25th. petapixel.com »
2018-10-29 18:12
Banksy’s ‘Director’s Cut’ of His $1.4M Art Getting Shredded at Auction
One of the biggest stories in the art world this year was street artist Banksy having his painting “self-destruct” just moments after the work sold for nearly $1.4 million at auction. Banksy just shared the 3-minute director’s cut above of the prank as it went down. In the video, we see new footage of the […] petapixel.com »
2018-10-19 19:55
Banksy Artwork ‘Self-Destructs’ After Selling for $1.4M at Auction
The anonymous street artist known as Banksy just pulled off one of the greatest pranks ever seen in the art world: one of his paintings was sold for nearly $1. 4 million at a Sotheby’s auction in London last night, and immediately after being sold, the painting self-destructed. petapixel.com »
2018-10-7 19:42