Dubroni 13x18 (outfit)
The Dubroni 13x18 (outfit) is a 19th-century French wet-plate camera produced in the 13x18 cm plate format and supplied as a complete outfit. Dubroni cameras are early photographic apparatus designed for in-camera processing, placing this model among the earliest collectible photographic equipment.
Sales data for the Dubroni 13x18 (outfit) is extremely thin, with only one recorded UK auction hammer result of £3,000 from May 2012. With nothing more recent to benchmark against, it is not possible to state what the camera is reliably worth today, though that single saleroom figure indicates the outfit sells for a substantial four-figure sum when a complete example surfaces. Any current value estimate would depend heavily on completeness of the outfit and condition.
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: May 2012
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | |
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| May 2012 | EUR 3,000 | £2,411 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_13703) Title: Dubroni Outfit
Description:
very rare and exclusive outfit fitted in original Dubroni wooden carrying case, inside 'APPAREILS PHOTOGRAPHIQUES DUBRONI BREVETE S.G.D.G. 250 RUE DE RIVOLI 250 PARIS', the case includes: 13x18cm wooden folding camera in original condition with nickel fittings and beautiful handle, maker's plaque 'APPAREILS PHOTOGRAPHIQUES DUBRONI 250, rue de Rivoli PARIS', brass Darlot lens mounted on shutter (cap, cable release), three original double plate holders, several 13x18cm exposed negatives (showing a French wine-maker, his farm and his family), several accessories for developing (six glass bottles, six trays, frames, roller and a beautiful darkroom lamp, marked 'LAMPE FEUTRÈE OLYMPE') - the outfit seems to be untouched since more than 100 years Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 6,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Dubroni 13x18 (outfit) worth today?
On the limited evidence available, one UK auction hammer result of £3,000 has been recorded, but a single data point from 2012 is not enough to fix a current market value with confidence.
How much does a Dubroni 13x18 (outfit) sell for at auction?
The only logged UK hammer price is £3,000, achieved in May 2012; more recent comparable sales would be needed to confirm where the price sits now.
What affects the value of a Dubroni 13x18 outfit?
Completeness of the original outfit, condition of the wooden body and internal chemistry chamber, and the presence of original accessories are the main factors that drive price.