Goerz Manufoc Tenax
The Goerz Manufoc Tenax is an early German folding plate camera from the Goerz line, sold under the Tenax name. It is a collector-grade item from the early 20th century rather than a working user camera.
Sales evidence is thin: a single UK auction hammer result of £30 in August 2024 is the only data point available, so any sense of what a Manufoc Tenax is worth today rests on that one wholesale saleroom price rather than a settled market range. At this level the camera sells for low double-digit figures, and condition, completeness of the lens and shutter, and intact bellows will swing the price materially in either direction.
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.
Prices updated: August 2024
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Aug 2024 | £30 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 297) Title: A Goerz Manufoc Tenax 9 x 12 Folding Plate Camera
Description:
A Goerz Manufoc Tenax 9 x 12 Folding Plate Camera, Goerz name in focusing track, double extension, shutter working, body G, slight lifting to |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Goerz Manufoc Tenax worth in 2026?
On the limited evidence available, a Manufoc Tenax is worth around £30 at UK auction, based on a single hammer result from 2024.
How much does a Goerz Manufoc Tenax sell for at auction?
The only recorded UK auction sale sells for £30 hammer, so the price for a comparable example today is likely in the same low double-digit area unless condition is exceptional.
Is the Goerz Manufoc Tenax a collector's camera?
Yes — it is an early folding plate camera valued primarily by collectors of pre-war German equipment rather than by users seeking a shooting camera.