Hat Tip: ePhotozine
Christie's is currently holding an online auction of British Modern & Contemporary Photography.
The auction consists of 30 lots and includes some iconic images. (This includes well known images of Twiggy and David Bowie.)
Prices are in British Pounds. (The U.S. dollar equivalent is also listed.)
The auction lasts until 8:00 AM Thursday, May 14. American Central Time.
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Showing posts with label auctions. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Monday, May 11, 2015
Blog Update: New Auction Related Pages
I have recently decided to start blogging a little more on auctions and have added several pages on the subject: an Auction Survival Guide, a page for Auction Tips, and a page on How to Find Auctions.
These pages are currently very much works in progress. The plan is to update them as I have time.
These pages are currently very much works in progress. The plan is to update them as I have time.
Friday, November 14, 2014
First Hasselblad Camera in Space Fetches $275,000 at Auction
This one combines two of my interests: auctions and photography.
More accurately, it was the first Hasselblad camera in space. The camera was used on the Mercury-Atlas 8 and Mercury-Atlas 9 missions. It was recently sold at an auction ran by RR Auctions for $275,000.
The auction company verified the identity of the camera from first hand account from the astronauts and by comparing wear on the camera to wear visible in 1963 pictures of the camera after the flights returned to earth.
View the ePhotozine, Amateur Photography or PetaPixel articles on the sale for more information.
(Articles include photos for those interested. I haven't asked for permission to reuse. The auction company had a page with a huge amount of information on the camera. There's is no guarantee the page will be available in the future.)
Those articles list the price at $281,250 instead of the $275,000 listed on the auction page. The difference may be due to auction fees in addition to the actual price.
As a side note, this isn't the first camera in space. There were missions that sent cameras into space using missiles. Those cameras didn't produce the type of images produced by the Hasselblad used by an actual person.
The Hasselblad is an important part of space history due to some of the iconic images taken using it.
More accurately, it was the first Hasselblad camera in space. The camera was used on the Mercury-Atlas 8 and Mercury-Atlas 9 missions. It was recently sold at an auction ran by RR Auctions for $275,000.
The auction company verified the identity of the camera from first hand account from the astronauts and by comparing wear on the camera to wear visible in 1963 pictures of the camera after the flights returned to earth.
View the ePhotozine, Amateur Photography or PetaPixel articles on the sale for more information.
(Articles include photos for those interested. I haven't asked for permission to reuse. The auction company had a page with a huge amount of information on the camera. There's is no guarantee the page will be available in the future.)
Those articles list the price at $281,250 instead of the $275,000 listed on the auction page. The difference may be due to auction fees in addition to the actual price.
As a side note, this isn't the first camera in space. There were missions that sent cameras into space using missiles. Those cameras didn't produce the type of images produced by the Hasselblad used by an actual person.
The Hasselblad is an important part of space history due to some of the iconic images taken using it.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Ansel Adams Camera Up for Auction
Hat Tip: PetaPixel
The Revival Auction Company has a camera auction scheduled for July 9, featuring a 1960's Arca-Swiss 4x5 view camera once owned by Ansel Adams.
The auction catalog can be viewed online. (To download the pdf file instead of viewing online, right-click on the cover image and chose "Save Link As...")
The camera comes from the estate of Liliane De Cock Morgan, who served as photography assistant to Adams from 1963 to 1972. The camera was given to Morgan while working for Adams.
While Adams is one of the biggest names in photography, Morgan is also an important historical figure herself as a photographer, publisher and editor. The rest of the equipment either belonged to Liliane Morgan or other family members. (Her mother-in-law was dance photographer Barbara Morgan and her father-in-law, Willard Morgan, was picture editor for Life magazine and director of the department of photography for the Museum of Modern Art.)
The auction catalog includes provenance information for the historic pieces, including the Adams view camera. (The carrying case has an Ansel Adams equipment label on it.)
The Adams view camera is lot #55 and is expected to bring at least $150,000. Lot #56 was used by Willard Douglas and the expected price on that camera is $20,000.
Internet bidding is available, but carries a 23% premium fee.
Auction starts July 9, 7:00 PM Eastern.
(And appears that you can view the auction over the Internet if interested in how much the Adams camera fetches.)
The Revival Auction Company has a camera auction scheduled for July 9, featuring a 1960's Arca-Swiss 4x5 view camera once owned by Ansel Adams.
The auction catalog can be viewed online. (To download the pdf file instead of viewing online, right-click on the cover image and chose "Save Link As...")
The camera comes from the estate of Liliane De Cock Morgan, who served as photography assistant to Adams from 1963 to 1972. The camera was given to Morgan while working for Adams.
While Adams is one of the biggest names in photography, Morgan is also an important historical figure herself as a photographer, publisher and editor. The rest of the equipment either belonged to Liliane Morgan or other family members. (Her mother-in-law was dance photographer Barbara Morgan and her father-in-law, Willard Morgan, was picture editor for Life magazine and director of the department of photography for the Museum of Modern Art.)
The auction catalog includes provenance information for the historic pieces, including the Adams view camera. (The carrying case has an Ansel Adams equipment label on it.)
The Adams view camera is lot #55 and is expected to bring at least $150,000. Lot #56 was used by Willard Douglas and the expected price on that camera is $20,000.
Internet bidding is available, but carries a 23% premium fee.
Auction starts July 9, 7:00 PM Eastern.
(And appears that you can view the auction over the Internet if interested in how much the Adams camera fetches.)
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Upcoming Two Day Animation Art Auction
Hat Tip: Wired
Heritage Auction has an upcoming auction offering a large selection of animation artwork. This is a slight departure from my usual subject, but I do cover art (and auctions) when I find a story that interests me.
The auction occurs July 1 and 2 at the Ukrainian Institute of America at The Fletcher-Sinclair Mansion in New York city. ( The Address is 2 East 79th Street.)
The auction starts 11:00 AM central time, with a full preview on June 29-30.
Heritage does offer Internet bidding as well as bidding by phone.
The auction includes Animation Cels featuring Classic Disney films and characters. Non-Disney characters are also represented including the Beetles, Gertie the Dinosaur, and the Peanuts gang. (Some of the non-Disney items have very low bids right now. This could be a good opportunity to purchase these items at a reasonable price, but keep in mind there will be live bidding on these items July 1-2.)
For those interested in vintage movie posters, Heritage's next featured auction consists of a large collection of those. That auction occurs July 19-20 in Dallas, TX.
Heritage Auction has an upcoming auction offering a large selection of animation artwork. This is a slight departure from my usual subject, but I do cover art (and auctions) when I find a story that interests me.
The auction occurs July 1 and 2 at the Ukrainian Institute of America at The Fletcher-Sinclair Mansion in New York city. ( The Address is 2 East 79th Street.)
The auction starts 11:00 AM central time, with a full preview on June 29-30.
Heritage does offer Internet bidding as well as bidding by phone.
The auction includes Animation Cels featuring Classic Disney films and characters. Non-Disney characters are also represented including the Beetles, Gertie the Dinosaur, and the Peanuts gang. (Some of the non-Disney items have very low bids right now. This could be a good opportunity to purchase these items at a reasonable price, but keep in mind there will be live bidding on these items July 1-2.)
For those interested in vintage movie posters, Heritage's next featured auction consists of a large collection of those. That auction occurs July 19-20 in Dallas, TX.
Friday, June 13, 2014
Auction June 14: Camera and Related Items
LP Foto (located in Stockholm, Sweden) is holding an auction tomorrow featuring vintage cameras and related items.
This includes a number of Leica cameras.
The auction starts 11:00 local time. This equates to 4:00 AM Central in the US. (If my calculations are correct.) You'll have to get up early tomorrow to bid live. You can always leave a bid tonight if you aren't an early riser.
The auction does offer online bidding, go to auctionzip or invaluable.com to register to bid online. Auctionzip might be the better choice. They offer the option to watch the auction live.
There is a 22.5% VAT fee in addition to the winning bid, and anyone bidding online will also need to pay shipping and handling fees.
The bid amounts are listed in Kronors. The current exchange rate is roughly 0.15 Kronor per American Dollar. (One dollar yields 6.64 Kronor.)
This includes a number of Leica cameras.
The auction starts 11:00 local time. This equates to 4:00 AM Central in the US. (If my calculations are correct.) You'll have to get up early tomorrow to bid live. You can always leave a bid tonight if you aren't an early riser.
The auction does offer online bidding, go to auctionzip or invaluable.com to register to bid online. Auctionzip might be the better choice. They offer the option to watch the auction live.
There is a 22.5% VAT fee in addition to the winning bid, and anyone bidding online will also need to pay shipping and handling fees.
The bid amounts are listed in Kronors. The current exchange rate is roughly 0.15 Kronor per American Dollar. (One dollar yields 6.64 Kronor.)
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