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Goerz Tenax (Baby Tenax)

The Goerz Tenax, often referred to as the Baby Tenax, is a small-format folding plate camera produced in the early twentieth century by the German optical maker C.P. Goerz. It was positioned as a compact, pocketable instrument for amateur photographers seeking a higher-quality alternative to box cameras of the period.

With only a single recent UK auction record to draw on, the Tenax (Baby Tenax) sells for modest sums at saleroom level: a hammer price of £38 was achieved in October 2025. Today the worth of any individual example will depend heavily on cosmetic condition, completeness of the original lens and shutter, and whether the bellows remain light-tight, so the wholesale value of a clean example could deviate noticeably from this single data point.

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: October 2025

Date Price Source
Oct 2025 £38 Flints Auctions
Nov 2024 £112 Flints Auctions
Nov 2003 EUR 136 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Goerz Tenax (Baby Tenax) worth today?

Based on a UK auction hammer result from October 2025, a Baby Tenax sold for £38, though the price for any given example will vary with condition and completeness.

How much does a Goerz Baby Tenax sell for at auction?

The most recent recorded UK auction sale was £38 in 2025; with so few data points, this should be treated as indicative rather than a firm market value.

Is the Goerz Tenax the same as the Baby Tenax?

The Baby Tenax is the colloquial name commonly used for the smaller-format Goerz Tenax folding camera.