Goerz Stereotenax
The Goerz Stereotenax is a stereo plate camera produced by the German optics maker C.P. Goerz, designed to capture paired images for stereoscopic viewing. It dates from the early twentieth-century era of folding stereo cameras and was sold as a specialist instrument for amateur stereo photographers.
Sales data for the Stereotenax is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £140 from 2005 is the only data point, so a current market range cannot be reliably stated for 2026. Buyers should treat that figure as a wholesale saleroom level rather than a retail price, and recognise that condition, completeness of the lens pair and shutter function will heavily influence what one sells for today.
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: April 2025
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| Apr 2025 | £56 | £45 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 262) Title: A C. P. Goerz Berlin Stereotenax Folding Strut Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 206814, body G, shutter sticks, with 60mm f/4.5 Dogmar lenses, optics F, haze present, (Qty: 1) |
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| May 2005 | EUR 140 | £96 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_24833) Title: Goerz Stereotenax
Description:
45x107mm, Dopp-Anastigmat Dagor III 6.8/60mm lenses, Compound shutter, in good original condition Estimate: EUR 200 - EUR 250 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Goerz Stereotenax worth today?
The only recorded UK auction sale we have is £140 (hammer) from 2005, so a current value cannot be stated with confidence; condition and completeness will drive what an example sells for.
How much does a Goerz Stereotenax sell for at auction?
With just one verified hammer price of £140 in our records, there is not enough data to give a reliable price range; buyers should monitor recent saleroom results before committing.
Is the Goerz Stereotenax a stereo camera?
Yes — the Stereotenax was built by C.P. Goerz as a stereoscopic camera, taking paired exposures intended for stereo viewers of the period.