Deardorff (L.F.) View Camera (11x14'')
The Deardorff 11x14'' is a large-format wooden field view camera designed to expose sheet film in the 11x14 inch format. Built for studio and landscape work where the largest contact-print negatives are required, it sits at the upper end of the field-camera range.
Sales data for the 11x14'' Deardorff is extremely thin: the only recorded UK auction hammer result on file is £1,035 from a Christie's sale in 1999, so any present-day value or price guidance for 2026 should be treated as indicative rather than current. Because 11x14 cameras rarely surface at saleroom level, what an example sells for today depends heavily on bellows condition, completeness of backs and lens boards, and whether period accessories 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.
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jan 1999 | £1,035 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, The Property of a Collector (Lot 234) Title: Deardorff View camera no. 278
Description:
Deardorff View camera no. 278 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Deardorff 11x14'' view camera worth today?
The only verified UK auction record on file is a £1,035 hammer price from 1999, so a reliable current value cannot be stated from the available data alone.
How much does a Deardorff 11x14'' sell for at auction?
With just one recorded sale at £1,035, the price any individual example fetches will depend on condition, completeness and the presence of film holders and lens boards.
Why is pricing data for this camera so limited?
11x14 inch view cameras are a niche format and rarely come to UK auction, which is why the sales history here contains only a single reference point.