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238 - O. Simon/Dresden | 'Kronar' 4/500m Portrait Lens
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Estimation
€1,200 - 1,400Sale fees
O. Simon/Dresden | 'Kronar' 4/500m Portrait Lens Estimate: €1,200–1,400 Year: c. 1910 Serial No.: 15936 Condition: B- English: There is not much information available about this large-format portrait lens, so it must be very rare. It features an unusual flat design comparable to Oscar Zwierzina’s Kunst-Plasticca portrait lens. This lens is also designed for soft-focus portraits at wide apertures. It is in its original condition with clean lenses (some fine cleaning marks) and the original cap. German: Very little information is available about this large-format portrait lens, so it is likely to be extremely rare. It features an unusual flat design, comparable to Oskar Zwierzina’s Kunst-Plasticca portrait lens. This lens was also designed for soft-focus portraits at wide apertures. In original condition with clean lenses (some fine cleaning marks) and the original cap.
Auction details
OstLicht Camera Auction: Fall 2026Auction house
OstLicht Photo Auction +43 6 64 20 11 850 coeln@ostlicht.orgDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.