Historic Leica Camera Auction in China Was Manipulated: Report | PetaPixel

Historic Leica Camera Auction in China Was Manipulated: Report

Widespread auction manipulation.

via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2025/03/17/historic-leica-camera-auction-in-china-was-manipulated-report/

However, OstLicht now says the auction was manipulated, prompting the long-time Austrian company to sever its relationship with its Chinese auction partner, Lidong Auction Ltd. In a statement on its website, OstLicht claims that Lidong Ltd. manipulated the auction bidding and results. The complete statement from OstLicht founder Peter Coeln is available below:

https://petapixel.com/2025/03/17/historic-leica-camera-auction-in-china-was-manipulated-report/