Cornu Fama
The Cornu Fama is a French-made camera produced by Cornu, a Paris-based manufacturer active in the early-to-mid 20th century. As a relatively obscure French maker, Cornu's products today appeal mainly to collectors of European camera history rather than working photographers.
With only a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £500 from March 2014, the Cornu Fama has a very thin price history at saleroom level, and a reliable current-day median or range cannot be quoted from this dataset alone. As of 2026, anyone researching what a Cornu Fama is worth should treat that figure as a single data point rather than a market value, and condition, completeness and originality will materially affect what an example sells for.
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: March 2014
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | |
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| Mar 2014 | EUR 500 | £416 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 25 (Lot AI_25_29661) Title: Cornu Co. Fama
Description:
very rare French 35mm camera with interchangeable uncoupled M39 screw mount lens Tèlè ONTOR 4.5/90mm in FAMA shutter, black painted body (partly repainted), built-in finder mask, hood, filter set in original metal container Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Cornu Fama worth today?
The available auction record shows a single UK hammer price of £500 in 2014, so a precise current value cannot be stated with confidence — condition and completeness will heavily influence what any individual example sells for.
How much does a Cornu Fama sell for at auction?
On the only verified UK sale in our records, a Cornu Fama achieved a £500 hammer price, but with just one data point this should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable market price.
Are Cornu Fama cameras rare?
Cornu was a small French manufacturer and the Fama appears infrequently at UK auction, which is why pricing data is limited and each sale tends to be assessed on its individual merits.