Graflex Graphic View II (Monorail)
The Graflex Graphic View II is a 4x5 large-format monorail view camera, a studio and technical camera type built for movements such as rise, fall, tilt, swing and shift. It was offered by Graflex of Rochester, New York, positioned as a workshop and commercial tool rather than a field camera.
Sales history for the Graphic View II is thin, so today's value picture is indicative rather than firm: the single recorded UK auction hammer result is £368 (Christie's, 1999), which sits in the wholesale saleroom band rather than at retail level. With only one data point on file, what a Graphic View II is worth in 2026 depends heavily on completeness of the rail, bellows condition and whether a usable lens and board are included; clean, complete outfits sell for more than stripped bodies.
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: July 1999
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jul 1999 | £368 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 110) Title: Graphic View II monorail camera
Description:
Graphic View II monorail camera Estimate: £200 - £400 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Graflex Graphic View II worth today?
Evidence is limited to a single 1999 UK auction hammer price of £368, so a precise current value cannot be given from the data on file; condition, completeness and included lens drive most of the price.
How much does a Graflex Graphic View II sell for at auction?
The only recorded UK saleroom result in our data is £368 hammer, which reflects wholesale auction level rather than a dealer retail price.
Is the Graphic View II a usable camera or just a collector's piece?
It is a working 4x5 monorail that still accepts standard sheet film holders and modern large-format lenses on appropriate boards, so buyers purchase it for use as well as for display.