Kodak R.B. Cycle Graphic Cirkut No.6
The Kodak R.B. Cycle Graphic Cirkut No.6 is a large-format rotating panoramic camera, part of the Cirkut family that exposed long roll film by rotating the camera body on a geared tripod head while the film advanced past a slit. It dates from the early twentieth century and was aimed at professional photographers producing wide group portraits and landscape panoramas.
With only a single recorded UK auction hammer result in our data — £900 in 2013 — there is no meaningful range or median to quote, and pricing today should be treated as indicative rather than established. Cirkut cameras are condition-sensitive at saleroom level, with completeness of the gear set, original case and working clockwork governor strongly affecting what a clean example sells for in the auction market.
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: March 2014
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| Mar 2014 | EUR 850 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 25 (Lot AI_25_20808) Title: The Century Camera Co. of Rochester, NY (Kodak) R.B. Cycle Graphic Cirkut No.6
Description:
rare panorama camera with Graphic 5x7 Rapid Rectilinear, brown bellows, Circuit attachment back, except for the broken handle it is in good original condition, matching tripod, carrying case Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_10779) Title: The Century Camera Co. of Rochester, NY (Kodak) R.B. Cycle Graphic Cirkut No.6
Description:
rare panorama camera in very good original condition with convertible Turner-Reich Anastigmat 6.8 Series II No.3 no.83431 (front cell 20", rear cell 14", small separation) in good working Ilex shutter, bellows with some minor damages, Cirkut attachment back (focusing screen attachment included, screen missing), matching tripod, instructions, original film in metal container, carrying case Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,000 |
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| May 2004 | £358 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 334) Title: R.B. Cycle Graphic
Description:
R.B. Cycle Graphic Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kodak R.B. Cycle Graphic Cirkut No.6 worth today?
Public UK auction data is very thin: the single hammer result we have on file is £900, so any current value should be regarded as a rough reference point rather than a firm market price.
How much does a Cirkut No.6 sell for at auction?
On the limited evidence available, a complete example with its gears and case sold for £900 at UK auction; incomplete cameras missing gears or bellows would be expected to fetch substantially less.
What affects the price of a Cirkut No.6?
Completeness is the dominant factor — presence of the geared tripod top, full set of gears, working clockwork motor, intact bellows and original case all materially influence what the camera sells for.