Century Field Atelierkamera (Studio Camera)
The Century Field Atelierkamera is a studio-pattern large-format wooden field camera of the type used in professional portrait and studio work from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Cameras of this class were sold as bellows view cameras for glass-plate use, positioned for working studio photographers rather than amateurs.
At UK auction, hammer prices for recorded Century Field Atelierkamera examples have ranged from about £86 to £260, reflecting wholesale saleroom levels rather than dealer retail. With only two logged results spanning 1998 and 2006, there is no reliable current-year median, and what a Century Field Atelierkamera is worth today depends heavily on completeness, bellows condition and whether original plate holders are included.
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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| May 2006 | £264 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, Magic Lanterns and Photographs (Lot 294) Title: Studio camera
Description:
Studio camera Estimate: £200 - £400 |
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| Jan 1998 | £86 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 458) Title: Century studio camera
Description:
Century studio camera Estimate: £20 - £200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Century Field Atelierkamera sell for?
Recorded UK auction hammer results sit between roughly £86 and £260, though the sample is very small and a complete, clean outfit could sell for more.
What is a Century Field Atelierkamera worth today?
On the limited auction evidence available, a fair saleroom value is in the low-to-mid hundreds of pounds, with price driven mainly by bellows condition and the presence of original fittings.
Why do prices vary so much?
Wooden studio cameras are condition-sensitive: light-tight bellows, working movements and original plate holders push the price up, while damaged or incomplete examples sell at the bottom of the range.