Lot #112 - Red Flag 20 (Hong Qi 20) Shanghai No.2 Camera Factory copy of the Leica M4 [#770191], circa 1973
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Auction House:Leski Auctions
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Sale Name:The Michael Family Camera Museum
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Sale Date:09 Aug 2022 ~ 6pm (AEST)
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Lot #:112
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Lot Description:Red Flag 20 (Hong Qi 20) Shanghai No.2 Camera Factory copy of the Leica M4 [#770191], circa 1973
with f4 50mm lens [#770066] copy of the Leitz Summilux lens, an f2 90mm Telephoto lens [#760045] copy of a Summicron lens and an f4 35mm lens [#77166] copy of a Summilux lens. Together with lens covers and shade with Red Flag markings. -
Notes:The cameras were made on the orders of Chiang Ching, the last wife of Mao Tze Dong. Very rare Chinese Leica M4 copy, with fewer than 200 units produced to demonstrate the capabilities of the Chinese photographic industry. None were actually sold to the public.
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Estimate:A$60,000 - 80,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Collectables
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