Bolsey Corp. Bolsey-Flex
The Bolsey-Flex is a mid-20th-century camera produced by the American maker Bolsey Corp. It sits in the lower-priced end of the postwar consumer camera market and is generally collected today as a period curiosity rather than a working tool.
At UK auction the Bolsey-Flex is a low-value lot: the only hammer result on file, from August 2024, sells for £40, which sets the current reference point for what a Bolsey-Flex is worth today. With just one data point on record, the price a clean example fetches at saleroom level can move materially either side of that figure depending on cosmetic condition and whether the shutter still fires.
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 | |
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| Aug 2024 | £40 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 505) Title: A Bolsey Bolsey-Flex Twin Lens Camera
Description:
A Bolsey Bolsey-Flex Twin Lens Camera, shutter working, body G, some grime, fugus spots to viewing screen, with 80mm f/7.7 lens, elements G |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bolsey-Flex worth today?
Based on the single UK auction hammer result on file, a Bolsey-Flex sells for around £40, though with only one data point the working value sits in a wide band either side of that price.
How much does a Bolsey-Flex sell for at auction?
The recorded sale price is £40 at UK auction in 2024, which is the only hammer figure available and should be treated as indicative rather than a firm market value.
Is the Bolsey-Flex a collectible camera?
It has modest collector interest as a postwar Bolsey body, but the low price level suggests demand is limited and condition has a strong effect on what any individual example is worth.