Cornu Fama II
The Cornu Fama II is a French-made camera produced by Cornu of Paris. It is a vintage model that surfaces only occasionally on the collector market, where its scarcity and French origin define its appeal.
Sales data is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result stands at £1,000 from June 2021, so today's value reference point is anchored to that one wholesale saleroom price rather than a broad range. With only one verified data point, what a Fama II is worth or sells for in 2026 will hinge heavily on condition, completeness and bidder interest on the day, and price discovery remains uncertain.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: June 2023
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| Jun 2023 | EUR 1,400 | £1,202 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 42 (Lot AI_20220121_1128_41234) Title: Cornu Co. Fama II outfit
Description:
Very rare black French small cast-metal 35mm camera with interchangeable M39 shutter and lens mount, in very good condition, with Som Berthiot Flor 3.5/35mm no.J68000, Som Berthiot Flor 'B' 2.8/50mm no.K33664 and unnumbered Télé Ontor 4.5/90mm Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2021 | EUR 600 | £509 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 39 (Lot AI_39_39983) Title: Cornu Co. Fama II outfit
Description:
Very rare French black small cast-metal 35mm camera with interchangeable M39 lens shutter mounted, in very good condition, with Som Berthiot Flor 3.5/35mm no.J68013, unnumbered Ontor 3.5/50mm and Télé Ontor 4.5/90mm, with UV filter and leather case Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Jun 2021 | EUR 1,000 | £859 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 38 (Lot AI_38_39386) Title: Cornu Co. Fama II outfit
Description:
Very rare black French small cast-metal 35mm camera with interchangeable M39 shutter and lens mount, in good condition, with Som Berthiot Flor 3.5/35mm no.J68068, Som Berthiot Flor 'B' 2.8/50mm no.H29124, Télé Ontor 4.5/90mm, Bloscop external finder for 3.5-5-90-13.5cm and 2 rear lens caps Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Cornu Fama II sell for?
The only verified UK auction hammer result on file is £1,000 from June 2021, so that figure is the best available price reference, though a single sale is not a reliable guide to current market value.
What is a Cornu Fama II worth today?
With just one recorded sale, a defensible value cannot be stated with confidence; condition, completeness and competing bidders will largely determine the price any individual example achieves.