Bolex Paillard C8S – Edizione Unica Artigianale "Hommage...

Bolex Paillard C8 (8mm) – One-of-a-kind artisanal edition "Hommage aux Compositeurs" | Florentine artistic restoration. A unique work of art: Analog cinema and artistic restoration. We put up for auction an extraordinary and exclusive reinterpretation of the famous analog camera Bolex Paillard C8 (Standard 8mm format). An iconic piece of Swiss film history, transformed into a unique and unrepeatable object (1/1) by a master art restorer and antique dealer from Florence with over 30 years of experience in the field. The original leatherette has been removed and replaced with a new high-strength technical material. This special coating offers durability in use and is water-repellent and resistant to liquids. Historical-artistic research: The decorative motif is the result of refined iconographic research dedicated to famous Swiss and European composers and musicians of the era (including Arthur Honegger, Frank Martin, Ernest Bloch, Joachim Raff, Othmar Schoeck), invoking an elegant musical aesthetic inspired by classical and neoclassical styles. High-end finishes: The perimeter of the panels is adorned with a hand-woven golden cord, which adds a touch of old-world elegance and a refined visual contrast with the satin aluminum of the camera body. Technical specifications and details: Model: Bolex Paillard C8 Serial Number: 716304 Format: 8mm film (Standard 8 / Double 8) Lens: SOM Berthiot Lytar 1:2.5 (Made in France) Origin: Switzerland (Sainte-Croix) Aesthetic Condition: fair (restored piece). Mechanical Condition: The mainspring winding mechanism responds and operates. It has not been tested with film but acoustically it seems to move as it should with continuity until the end of wind. Item sold primarily as a collectible art object / interior design / unique piece).

Estimation:190€

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