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.
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| Nov 2015 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 28 (Lot AI_28_33006) Title: Buisson Detective Camera
Description:
very rare French detective magazine camera for 9x12cm plates, uncommon focusing system with only the top of the front moving, very good condition with minimal flaws in the wood, unmarked brass lens in working Buisson shutter Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,600 |
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| Mar 2004 | £657 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT - THE PROPERTY OF A COLLE (Lot 240) Title: Detective hand camera no. 378
Description:
Detective hand camera no. 378 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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