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210 Liao Yibai %u2018Fake Leica%u2019 Sculpture %u20ac14.0002013, condition A %u20ac 24.000 %u2013 28.000Famous sculpture of the oversized Leica camera createdby the Chinese artist Liao Yibay. Only 12 of these sculptures have been made and are extremely hard to find (thisparticular example is the no.%u20092). On first look the cameralooks like an M6, but closer inspection reveals many interesting details borrowed from various analogue and digital Leica models, like the display on the back, slow speeds dial on front, lack of second rangefinder window,MP-188 engraving on top, electronic contacts on the flashshoe etc. The sculptured camera is equipped with %u2018Summar%u2019 2/5%u2009cm no.%u2009247425 (in a barrel resembling a collapsibleSummicron), comes with wooden transportation box and original design drawing by Liao Yibai. The artist is known for creating hand-welded stainless steel sculptures of oversized watches, bags, rings and other luxury items, his work has been acclaimed and exhibited worldwide.