Debrie Sept
The Debrie Sept is a French-made combined still and cine camera using 35mm film, introduced in the 1920s by the Paris firm André Debrie. It was positioned as a multi-purpose instrument, designed to handle motion picture and still photography in a single spring-driven body.
Hammer prices for the Debrie Sept at recent UK auction have ranged from roughly £100 to £290, with a median near £150 across the records in our sales history. As of today, values are highly condition-sensitive: a working spring motor and the presence of original cassettes or a fitted case lift what a clean example is worth, while cosmetically tired bodies sell for less. These figures are saleroom hammer results, so what the camera sells for at retail is typically higher once premium and dealer margin are added.
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.
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| Feb 2026 | £200 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 385) Title: An Andre Debrie Sept 35mm Cine Camera
Description:
black, serial no. S07363, body G, with H. Rousel Paris Stylor 50mm f/3.5 lens, together in maker's carry case, (Qty: 1) |
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| May 2009 | EUR 100 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_18810) Title: Debrie Sept
Description:
first type with square spring motor, in working order, 2 spools, Roussel Stylor 3.5/50mm no.38523 Estimate: EUR 200 - EUR 250 |
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| May 2004 | EUR 287 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23189) Title: Debrie Sept
Description:
First model, spring-motor-drive camera for still or cine, 18x24mm on 35mm film, Anastigmat 'HUET' 3.5/50mm no.3449, in nice and fully working condition Estimate: EUR 1,925 - EUR 4 |
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| Nov 2003 | £105 | Christie's | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, CINE CAMERAS AND CAMERAS (Lot 391) Title: Sept ciné camera no. L01101
Description:
Sept ciné camera no. L01101 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Aug 2000 | £164 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Photographic Equipment (Lot 394) Title: Sept no. L02907
Description:
Sept no. L02907 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| May 1998 | £69 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 30) Title: Sept camera no. J1692
Description:
Sept camera no. J1692 Estimate: £20 - £100 |
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