Leica MP No. 367& 368 dual units, 1957
Here are TWO Leica MP chrome cameras with consecutive serial numbers (no.367 and
no.368) which were auctioned some time ago by Leicashop®. Both of these Leica MP cameras
are in very good and absolutely original and perfect working condition, they are
also engraved internally P367 and P368, both with Leicavit MP, it is the first time
2 MP cameras with consecutive numbers are offered for sale! MP 368 was Tazio Secchiaroli's
personal camera with Summilux 1.4/50mm. It comes with one of Secchiaroli's photo
books with a handwritten statement, that he used the Leica MP 368 for many years
and also for his work on the set of Fellini's La Dolce Vita. The “grandfather of
all paparazzi,” as Tazio Secchiaroli is often called, worked his way up from street
reporter to star photographer and star portraitist in Cinecittà. From the
time De Sica’s “Marriage Italian Style” with Sophia Loren celebrated its first success,
Secchiaroli accompanied the actress in her professional and private life till his
death in 1989. Secchiaroli was also photographer and friend to Federico Fellini who
ensured the former’s place in history with the film “La Dolce Vita” (1960). The startup
price for this auctioned Leica MP was EUR 32.000 & a Hammer price incl. premium
@ EUR 40.000 !
* NOTE;- Indicative price here in this site were based original
prices published on previous auction literature/references. Prices may vary according
to gradual yearly premium, supply/demand equations, and/or other renewed valuation
methods.
Credit: Images for Leica MP 367 & 368 courtesy of Mr. Peter Coeln
from LEICA Shop®, Austria who also operates a popular
Westlicht Auction House. Image Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. Please respect
the visual property of the contributing photographer.
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