Debrie Interview
The Debrie Interview is a French-made cine camera produced by Établissements André Debrie of Paris, the firm best known for its 35mm Parvo movie cameras for professional film work. The Interview was a compact 35mm motion-picture camera aimed at newsreel and reportage use.
With only one tracked UK auction record, the Debrie Interview is rarely offered: a single Christie's hammer result of £956 in 2004 represents the only verifiable saleroom data point for what this camera is worth. Today, any value or price guidance is indicative rather than a true market range, and a fresh appearance could sell for materially more or less depending on completeness and cosmetic condition. Buyers should treat the Interview as a thinly traded collectors' item where condition, originality, and provenance drive what it 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: July 2004
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| Jul 2004 | £956 | £800 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: MOTION PICTURE CAMERAS (Lot 49) Title: Interview cinematographic camera
Description:
Interview cinematographic camera Estimate: £500 - £800 |
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| Oct 2001 | £2,585 | £2,200 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: MOTION PICTURE CAMERAS (Lot 26) Title: INTERVIEW, CIRCA 1922
Description:
INTERVIEW, CIRCA 1922 Estimate: £2,500 - £3,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Debrie Interview worth today?
The only verifiable UK auction hammer result on file is £956 from a 2004 Christie's sale, so a realistic value today depends heavily on condition and completeness rather than a deep run of comparable prices.
How much does a Debrie Interview sell for at auction?
On the single tracked sale, the camera sold for £956 at hammer; with so few data points, the price a given example sells for can vary widely.
Is the Debrie Interview rare?
Yes — public auction appearances are very infrequent, which is why pricing this 35mm Debrie cine camera relies on isolated results rather than an active market.