Kodak Beau Brownie No 2
The Kodak Beau Brownie No 2 is a box-form roll film camera produced by Kodak in the early 1930s, taking 120 roll film. It was a decorated version of the standard Brownie line, distinguished by a coloured enamelled metal faceplate with a geometric Art Deco pattern designed by Walter Dorwin Teague, and was sold as an entry-level camera aimed at a style-conscious consumer market.
UK auction hammer results for the Beau Brownie No 2 in the records available span roughly £41 to £350, reflecting how heavily condition and faceplate colour drive value at saleroom level. With only two sales on file the median sits near the midpoint of that range, and as of 2026 buyers should expect the price a Beau Brownie No 2 sells for to depend chiefly on the state of the enamel — these are wholesale hammer figures rather than retail dealer asking prices.
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: February 2002
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| Feb 2002 | £352 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 402) Title: Beau Brownie No. 2
Description:
Beau Brownie No. 2 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Feb 2002 | £41 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 401) Title: Beau Brownie No. 2
Description:
Beau Brownie No. 2 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Feb 2002 | £58 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 400) Title: Beau Brownie No. 2
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Beau Brownie No. 2 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kodak Beau Brownie No 2 worth today?
At UK auction the Beau Brownie No 2 has fetched hammer prices from around £41 for a tired example up to roughly £350 for a clean, brightly enamelled one, so the value sits squarely in the condition-led collectable bracket rather than the user-camera market.
How much does a Beau Brownie No 2 sell for in clean condition?
A clean example with bright, unchipped enamel and an intact body has sold for a price in the low-to-mid hundreds of pounds at auction, while well-worn examples change hands for well under £50.
Does the colour of the faceplate affect the price?
Yes — colour is one of the main drivers of value, with rarer shades attracting noticeably stronger bidding than the commoner brown and tan finishes, provided the enamel itself is free of chips and fading.