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Ducati Simplex

The Ducati Simplex is a sub-miniature 35mm film camera produced in Italy by the Ducati firm in the late 1940s. It used short cassettes and recorded a small format frame, positioning it as a precision-engineered compact alongside other post-war Italian optical instruments.

At UK saleroom level the Ducati Simplex has a thin auction record, with hammer prices ranging from about £300 to £410 and a midpoint near £360 from the two recorded results. As of 2026 the model trades infrequently, so what a Ducati Simplex sells for today is highly dependent on cosmetic condition, completeness of the cassette system, and whether the original lens and case are present.

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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
Jun 2025 £188 Flints Auctions
May 2023 £250 Flints Auctions
Apr 2021 £335 Flints Auctions
Nov 2018 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 500 Leitz Auction
Jun 2015 EUR 450 Leitz Auction
May 2012 EUR 850 Leitz Auction
Sep 2005 £240 Christie's
Sep 2005 £264 Christie's
May 2005 EUR 400 Leitz Auction
May 2004 EUR 600 Leitz Auction
May 2003 EUR 803 Leitz Auction
Sep 2001 £411 Christie's
Nov -0001 £500 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Ducati Simplex worth today?

Based on the small number of recorded auction results, a Ducati Simplex has a hammer value in the region of £300 to £410, with the price driven by condition and completeness.

How much does a Ducati Simplex sell for at auction?

Recent UK hammer prices sit around £300 at the lower end and just over £400 at the upper end, reflecting how rarely clean examples appear on the market.

Why is the Ducati Simplex collectible?

It is an unusual post-war Italian sub-miniature from a manufacturer better known for engineering outside photography, which gives it cross-collector appeal despite limited public sales data.

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