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Ducati Sogno

The Ducati Sogno is an Italian-made subminiature camera produced in the late 1940s by Società Scientifica Radio Brevetti Ducati, the Bologna engineering firm that later became known for motorcycles. It uses the 18x24mm half-frame format on 35mm film and was positioned as a precision miniature camera in the immediate post-war European market.

At UK auction the Sogno is a scarce lot, and hammer prices today reflect its collector-only status: recorded sales range from about £560 to £1,600, with a median value around £600. The 2011 result at £1,600 sits well above more recent hammer prices, so a clean, complete example now typically sells for several hundred pounds rather than four figures, and condition and completeness (case, lens, original accessories) drive what it is worth.

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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
Jul 2023 £562 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 £769 Flints Auctions
Nov 2019 EUR 1,500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2018 EUR 500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 850 Leitz Auction
Nov 2012 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
Nov 2012 EUR 950 Leitz Auction
May 2012 EUR 1,500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2011 EUR 1,600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2011 EUR 2,000 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 700 Leitz Auction
Nov 2007 EUR 900 Leitz Auction
Mar 2007 £384 Christie's
Nov 2006 EUR 750 Leitz Auction
May 2006 EUR 1,650 Leitz Auction
Nov 2005 EUR 800 Leitz Auction
May 2005 EUR 440 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Ducati Sogno worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, a Ducati Sogno is worth roughly £560 to £1,600, with a median price around £600; condition and completeness determine where an individual example sits in that range.

How much does a Ducati Sogno sell for at auction?

Recent UK saleroom results show the Sogno selling for around £560, while an exceptional 2011 sale reached £1,600, so the value depends heavily on originality and the presence of the case and accessories.

Is the Ducati Sogno rare?

Yes. It appears infrequently at UK auction, which is one reason the price can vary widely between sales rather than settling at a consistent market figure.

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