Leica 0-series №122

Only approx. 25 of these cameras were produced to test the market in 1923, two years before the commercial introduction of the Leica A. The Leica 0-Series is one of the major rarities in camera history - Leica 0-series №116 was sold at WestLicht auction in 2012 was the most expensive camera ever sold.

Leica 0-series №122 is probably the most original and best condition example, only about three cameras are known with the original folding viewfinder. It also has the unique film spool and take-up spool. Illustrated in Lager I page 14., delivered to Sauppe from New York.

Leica 0-series №122 was sold at the 32nd WestLicht Camera Auction, 10 March 2018 for 2.4 million Euro (2 million hammer price plus premium)!

Leica 0-series №122 was world's most expensive camera from March 2018 until June 2022 when Leica 0-series №105 “Oskar Barnack” sold for € 14.4 at the 40th anniversary Leitz Photographica Auction №40 on 11 June 2022!

Provenience: the famous collection of Jim Jannard!

Photo credit: © WestLicht Photographica Auction