128. M3D Black Paint

Famous forerunner of all MP cameras specially designed and built by Leitz for the American photographer David Douglas Duncan. Only 4 of these cameras (M3D-1 to M3D-4) were produced and used for many years by Duncan. The offered black paint camera is still in very good condition with black Leicavit (engraved 'Leicavit' without 'MP') and black paint Summilux 1.4/50mm no.2028874 with special focusing lever (this lens is illustrated in Lager I pg.185 with M3D-4). The camera is complete with special crank on rewind knob and Duncan's original strap - from a private collection, the camera was owned until 2007 by David Douglas Duncan. Life photographer Duncan (born January 23, 1916) is among the most influential photographers of the 20th century. He is best known for his dramatic combat photographs of Korean and Vietnam War and his work with his close friend Pablo Picasso. As a result of this friendship seven books were published, all photographs were taken with the Leica M3-D.

Sale No 14668
Condition B-
Serial No. M3D-2
Year 1955

Auction closed!
24 November 2012

Hammer price (Incl. buyer's premium)26.00 €27.00 €28.00 €29.00 € € 1.680.00025.00 €26.00 €27.00 €

Estimate € 250000 - 300000

Camera Auction 22 - November 2012,

Finished

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