C.O.M.I. Luxia II
The C.O.M.I. Luxia II is a vintage Italian-made camera from the mid-20th century, produced by C.O.M.I. (Costruzioni Ottico Meccaniche Italiane). It is a scarce collector's item rather than a mainstream user camera, and appears only occasionally on the specialist auction market.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Luxia II have spanned roughly £650 to £1,100, with a median close to £900 — these are saleroom wholesale results, not retail asking prices. The most recent 2024 sale settled at £650, below earlier results, suggesting today's value sits toward the lower end of that range unless a particularly clean example surfaces. Condition, completeness and presentation materially affect what a Luxia II sells for.
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: November 2024
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| Nov 2024 | EUR 650 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 45 (Lot A01224) Title: C.O.M.I. Luxia II
Description:
Rare second model Luxia with improved shutter, chrome body with black reptile-pattern covering for half-frame exposures on 35mm film, with collapsible Delmäk 2.9/27mm (aperture not perfectly round), in very good condition and working order. Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Jun 2015 | EUR 850 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 27 (Lot AI_27_32149) Title: C.O.M.I. Italy Luxia II
Description:
very rare miniature camera for half-frame exposures on 35mm film, chrome with black reptile leather, collapsible Delmäk 2.9/27mm, two spools inside Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| May 2013 | EUR 900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_10804) Title: C.O.M.Italy Luxia II
Description:
very rare Luxia in chrome with black reptile leather, Delmäk 2.9/27mm no.461612, original cap, both spools inside Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 2,000 |
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| May 2006 | £660 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, Magic Lanterns and Photographs (Lot 271) Title: Luxia II
Description:
Luxia II Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Sep 2005 | £1,140 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 152) Title: Luxia II camera
Description:
Luxia II camera Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Sep 2005 | £504 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 153) Title: Luxia II camera
Description:
Luxia II camera Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a C.O.M.I. Luxia II worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, a Luxia II is typically worth somewhere between £650 and £1,100, with recent sales toward the lower end of that range.
How much does a C.O.M.I. Luxia II sell for at auction?
Recorded hammer prices range from £650 in 2024 to £1,140 in 2005, giving a median sale price of around £900.
Why does the price of a Luxia II vary so much?
Scarcity means each example is judged individually on condition, completeness and provenance, so the value and final price achieved can swing significantly between sales.