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Kodak Vanity Kodak

The Kodak Vanity Kodak is an early 20th-century folding camera produced by Eastman Kodak, marketed as a decorative pocket-format model aimed at stylish personal use rather than professional photography. It is a collector-oriented piece today, valued more for its finish and period appeal than for everyday shooting.

UK auction records for the Vanity Kodak are thin, with hammer prices (wholesale saleroom results) ranging from about £120 to £350, and the two tracked sales averaging near £240. As of today, value is highly condition-sensitive: examples with intact coloured leather, matching bellows and an undamaged case tend to sell for noticeably more than worn bodies, and scarcity means a single strong result can shift what the camera is worth at auction.

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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.

Date Price Source
Jul 2024 £75 Flints Auctions
Sep 2004 £119 Christie's
Mar 2003 £188 Christie's
Feb 2002 £352 Christie's
Mar 2001 £164 Christie's
Jan 2001 £211 Christie's
Nov 1998 £161 Christie's

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