RARE CAMERAS, LIGHTING & PHOTO EQUIPMENT AUCTION
Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Doors open at 8:00 a.m.
In person preview is November 7th - November 8th from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dana J. Tharp Auctions presents our Fall 2024 Catalog. Our fall auction features Cleveland, OH native and photographer Tim Ryan’s rare and vintage collection of cameras, lighting and photo equipment. Don’t miss the opportunity to bid on large and medium format, 35mm, and folding cameras. Brands include Hasselblad, Leica, Nikon, Omega, Argus, Agfa-Ansco, Reisekamera, Seneca, Argoflex, Canon, Rolleiflex and more.
Tim Ryan’s photography has taken him to locations all across the U.S. with the honor and pleasure of taking pictures of such notables as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., John Glenn, Jim Brown, and The Beatles. Tim’s career spanned more than 56 years as an accomplished commercial photographer with a portfolio that includes over 300 magazine covers, catalogs, fashion, sports, and record covers. Tim has been the President of the Cleveland Camera Collectors Club for many years, has had his work displayed in various hospitals, Cleveland State University, and received many prestigious awards for his skills as a photographer. Antique cameras from his collection have been on loan to the Cleveland Museum of Art for a special photographic exhibit.
This auction features a number of rare photographic items including an 1840 Head Rest Stand used by Portrait Photographers, a 4x5 Speed Graphic Pacemaker “45”, No. 10 Cirkut (Panoramic) complete kit with original tripod, Conley 5x7 View Camera, Afga-Ansco 8x10 Studio View Camera, multiple Antique Century No. 8 Studio View Cameras, an extremely rare Kodak Custom Double Height Rolling Stand, a number of century old rolling camera stands, Reisekamera Tailboard 5x7 Field Camera, Leica cameras and many more.
Dana J. Tharp Auctions is honored to be able to offer this once in a lifetime collection of cameras, lighting and photography equipment to the world, belonging to one of the most passionate photographers, and the nicest guy you’ll ever meet. Just click on the "Auction" button at the top of the page.
Dana J. Tharp Auctions is always looking for quality consignments to auction off in either our monthly Antique auctions, or our Fine Art/Online sales. These sales are seen around the world. Check out our past auction results and call us with any questions you may have about the auction process and how Dana J. Tharp Auctions can best serve you. Our online auctions will be live on Live Auctioneers and Auction Zip/Invaluable. You can register for these sales through our website, leave absentee bids, or register on Live Auctioneers, Auction Zip/Invaluable to bid live in the auction. Just click on the Live Auctioneers or Auction Zip button at the top of the page.