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Beaulieu R16 Automatic

The Beaulieu R16 Automatic is a 16mm cine camera produced by the French manufacturer Beaulieu. It was aimed at advanced amateur and professional cine users who needed a compact reflex 16mm body.

Auction data for the R16 Automatic is thin: a single recorded UK saleroom hammer result (Christie's, 2001) reached £446, which gives a reference point but not a reliable market band for what the camera is worth in 2026. Because that result is wholesale-level — a hammer price excluding commission — and more than two decades old, today's value is best confirmed by checking current listings before buying or selling.

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Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Prices updated: August 2024

Date Price Source
Aug 2024 £160 Special Auction Services
Oct 2001 £446 Christie's
Oct 2001 £528 Christie's
Nov 2000 £822 Christie's
Nov 1999 £322 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Beaulieu R16 Automatic worth today?

Public UK auction data is limited to one hammer result of £446 from 2001, so a current value cannot be stated with confidence — recent comparable sales should be checked before relying on a price.

How much does a Beaulieu R16 Automatic sell for at auction?

The only verified UK saleroom hammer price on record is £446, achieved at Christie's in 2001; this is a wholesale auction figure and excludes buyer's premium.

Is the Beaulieu R16 Automatic a 16mm camera?

Yes — it is a 16mm cine camera, intended for movie film rather than still photography.

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