OSTLICHT AUCTIONS | CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHY

Celebrating WestLicht's 25th Anniversary – Thursday, May 28th 2026

CAMERA AUCTION (Start at 11:00 AM CEST)
PHOTO AUCTION (Start at 4:00 PM CEST)

Browse the online catalogue and place advance bids here!

 CAMERA AUCTION CATALOGUE      PHOTO AUCTION CATALOGUE

Dubroni, Paris Le Photographe de poche No.1 (Pocket Dubroni) | PETER BEARD (1938–2020) 'I'll write whenever I can', Kenia, Africa 1965

WestLicht marked the beginning of an auction history in Vienna 24 years ago that has had a lasting impact on the international market for historic cameras and photography. From 2002 to 2018, the WestLicht Auctions were developed and directed under the leadership of Peter Coeln, becoming synonymous for many years with discoveries, expertise, and new standards. The rare cameras and photographic icons brought together there shaped collections, set market benchmarks, and drew the attention of a global community to Vienna.

For the past several years, we have continued this tradition at OstLicht — with the same passion for originals, the same care in selection, and a clear appreciation of the history and significance of each object. The camera and photography auctions on May 28, 2026, are also part of the anniversary celebrations marking WestLicht’s 25th birthday: an occasion to look back — and, above all, to look ahead.

 For inquires: Peter Coeln | coeln@ostlicht.org