Hermagis Micromegas
The Hermagis Micromegas is an early French-made camera produced by the Parisian optical house Hermagis. It is a collector-grade piece from the early era of photography rather than a general-use model, and surfaces only rarely on the market.
Auction data for the Micromegas is extremely thin: a single recorded UK saleroom result from June 2015 saw a hammer price of £7,000, which sets the only firm reference point for what this camera is worth today. With just one sale on file, that figure should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable median, and a fresh example reaching the market in 2026 could sell for materially more or less depending on completeness, condition and bidder interest on the day.
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: June 2017
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 4,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35604) Title: Hermagis Micromegas 10x15cm
Description:
13x18cm, walnut body, worm-screw adjustable lens board, ground glass screen, nickel plated brass bound lens engraved 'HERMAGIS Opt Fabt Bte sgdg Paris no. 28957', an extremely rare camera especially in this format, it was the first collapsible camera, in excellent condition Estimate: EUR 8,000 - EUR 10,000 |
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| Jun 2015 | EUR 7,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 27 (Lot AI_27_32235) Title: HERMAGIS MICROMEGAS 13x18cm
Description:
13x18cm, walnut body, worm-screw adjustable lens board, ground glass screen, original wooden dark slide, nickel plated brass bound lens engraved 'HERMAGIS Opt Fabt Bte sgdg Paris no. 16971', an extremely rare camera especially in this format, it was the first collapsible camera, in immaculate condition Estimate: EUR 14,000 - EUR 16,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Hermagis Micromegas worth?
Based on the only verified UK auction record on file, a Hermagis Micromegas sold for a hammer price of £7,000 in 2015; a realistic current value would need to be confirmed against any fresh sales, as one data point is not enough to fix a firm market price.
How much does a Hermagis Micromegas sell for at auction?
The single recorded sale price for this model is £7,000 at UK auction, but with so few examples appearing publicly the figure any given example sells for can vary significantly with condition and completeness.
Is the Hermagis Micromegas rare?
Yes — only one verified auction sale appears in our records, which suggests examples come up for sale very infrequently.