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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 realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.

Prices updated: April 2019

Date Price Value GBP Source
Apr 2019 £1,800 £1,500 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Apr 2019 £1,800 £1,500 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2012 EUR 1,200 £965 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Dec 2009 EUR 1,200 £1,080 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2004 EUR 3,750 £2,518 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Mar 2004 £4,541 £3,800 🇬🇧 Christie's
May 2000 £1,762 £1,500 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov 1998 £977 £850 🇬🇧 Christie's
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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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