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Buisson Detective Camera

The Buisson Detective Camera is a 19th-century French detective-style camera, a category of compact box cameras designed to be used inconspicuously rather than on a tripod. Buisson was a Parisian maker active in the late 1800s, and the Detective Camera sits within the broader European wave of disguised and concealed plate cameras of that era.

Auction evidence for this model is extremely thin: a single recorded UK saleroom result from 2015 shows a hammer price of £1,200, which gives a rough indication of value today rather than a reliable market range. Because only one wholesale auction result is on file, what a Buisson Detective Camera sells for in 2026 will depend heavily on condition, completeness and the specific buyer interest on the day. Treat the £1,200 figure as an isolated reference point rather than a settled market price.

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.

Date Price Source
Nov 2015 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
Mar 2004 £657 Christie's