Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Cameras/Film
Lot 381

ANTIQUE GRAFLEX RB SUPER D 4X5 REFLEX CAMERA STAMPED FOR 20TH CENTURY FOX

Estimate: $400 - $600
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Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

ANTIQUE GRAFLEX RB SUPER D 4X5 REFLEX CAMERA STAMPED FOR 20TH CENTURY FOX, black hardware and chrome trim/components, revolving Graflok back accepting 4" x 5" film currently with a ground glass and metal-flap folding focusing hood, camera serial number 474062, additionally stamped "20th C FOX 95 5 6916", equipped with a Graflex Optar f:5.6 190mm lens, leather fur-edged viewing hood. Produced 1948-1958. 6 3/8" x 8 1/4" x 8 1/4" case.

Condition

Excellent visual condition with very minor age-related wear especially to case including some losses to paint and occasional abrasions to leather and a rip to top handle-holder, some light corrosion/oxidation to metal especially the screws; mechanical parts seem to operate smoothly, hood and bellows seem to seal properly and the mirrors produce a viewable but internally-dusty image; but camera has not been tested for functionality (see Catalogue Guarantee).