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Bloch Physiograph Stereo

The Bloch Physiograph Stereo is an early stereoscopic camera produced by the French maker Bloch. It records paired images for stereo viewing and is encountered today as a collector-grade antique rather than a working user camera.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Bloch Physiograph Stereo have spanned roughly £1,200 to £4,500, with a median around £1,500 based on the limited saleroom record available. As of today the model trades thinly, so what one sells for in 2026 depends heavily on completeness, cosmetic condition, and whether original accessories accompany the body — the £4,541 result from 2004 sits well above the more typical four-figure outcomes and reflects how much variant and provenance can shift value.

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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: April 2019

Date Price Source
Apr 2019 £1,800 Flints Auctions
Apr 2019 £1,800 Flints Auctions
Nov 2012 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
Dec 2009 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
May 2004 EUR 3,750 Leitz Auction
Mar 2004 £4,541 Christie's
May 2000 £1,762 Christie's
Nov 1998 £977 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Bloch Physiograph Stereo worth today?

Auction hammer results in the dataset range from about £1,200 to £4,500, with most examples landing in the lower part of that band; condition and completeness drive where a given camera falls.

How much does a Bloch Physiograph Stereo sell for at auction?

Typical recent saleroom prices have been around £1,200, while an exceptional example sold for £4,541 in 2004, showing the price ceiling for the best-presented cameras.

Is the Bloch Physiograph Stereo a usable camera or a collector's item?

It is overwhelmingly bought as a collector's piece; its value as a stereoscopic antique outweighs any practical photographic use.

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