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Debrie Parvo

The Debrie Parvo is a French-made 35mm cine camera, introduced in the early 20th century for professional motion-picture use. Developed by Établissements André Debrie of Paris, it became a standard tool in European film production during the silent and early sound eras.

At UK auction, hammer prices for the Debrie Parvo have ranged from around £750 to £780, with a median near £760 based on the limited saleroom record available. As of 2026, values at this wholesale level depend heavily on completeness — cameras retaining original magazines, lenses and wooden cases tend to sell for more, while stripped bodies are worth considerably less.

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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
Nov 2024 £1,875 Flints Auctions
Nov 2021 £930 Flints Auctions
Apr 2021 £1,736 Flints Auctions
Mar 2018 EUR 2,000 Leitz Auction
Jul 2007 £456 Christie's
Mar 2007 £504 Christie's
Nov 2006 £780 Christie's
Nov 2006 £576 Christie's
Nov 2006 £312 Christie's
May 2006 £360 Christie's
May 2000 £587 Christie's
May 1998 £747 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Debrie Parvo worth today?

Recorded UK auction hammer results place the Parvo in the region of £750 to £780, though value varies with completeness and originality of magazines, lens and case.

How much does a Debrie Parvo sell for at auction?

The two tracked UK saleroom results sit close together at £747 and £780, suggesting a typical hammer price near the mid-£700s for reasonably complete examples.

Is the Debrie Parvo still usable?

It is a professional 35mm cine camera and can in principle still run film, but most examples now sell as display or collector pieces rather than working production tools.

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