Goerz Tenax
The Goerz Tenax is an early German camera produced by C.P. Goerz of Berlin. It is a plate-format design from the early twentieth century, sold as a compact pocket-style camera before the era of 35mm dominance.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Goerz Tenax have spanned roughly £12 to £420, with a median value near £120 — reflecting how much condition and completeness drive what one sells for today. Clean, working examples with intact shutters and original cases tend to fetch the upper end, while incomplete or worn bodies are worth considerably less.
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.
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| May 2025 | £12 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 175) Title: A C.P. Goerz Tenax Folding Camera
Description:
black, body F-G, opens and closes properly, shutter works, focus works. |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 120 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17731) Title: Goerz Tenax
Description:
rare 6.5x9cm Tenax with Dogmar 4.5/10.5cm no.578380, shutter needs attention, focusing screen adapter, packfilm holder, yellow filter, finder with spirit level, Haka Autoknips with instructions, all in case Estimate: EUR 200 - EUR 250 |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 417 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_23958) Title: Goerz Tenax outfit
Description:
4.5x6cm for plates, Westentaschen Tenax in perfect condition with Dagor 6.8/75mm in case, includes: rare hand enlarger model II for 9x12cm-13x18cm enlargements, mint in original maker's box Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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