Krauss (E.) Daubresse
The E. Krauss Daubresse is an early French camera produced by the Paris-based optical and photographic firm E. Krauss. It survives today primarily as a collector's item rather than a working tool.
Sales data for the Daubresse is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £800 from 2012 is the only reference point available, so any current 2026 value estimate would be speculative. Buyers asking what a Krauss Daubresse is worth today should treat that figure as a historical data point rather than a reliable guide to what it sells for now at saleroom level.
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: November 2012
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 80,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14356) Title: Krauss Daubresse
Description:
Unique portable panoramic camera for 359° images on rollfilm. The camera was built by Krauss, based on the patent of M. Achille-Victor-Emile DAUBRESSE. The patent was granted on October 29th, 1903. Extremely interesting design, employing two right-angle prisms with a lens between them. The optical axis of the lens is vertical. The ensemble acts as a combination of lens and periscope, projecting the image outward to the periphery of the film chamber. The central portion of the camera rotates manually to tension the spring, and the release button on the bottom of the camera starts the exposure (the photographer must sit below the camera to push the button, and also to stay out of the picture). Technically advanced camera, still in nearly new condition after more than 100 years. The camera design was only known from the patent from 1903 (included is a copy of the patent) and early literature until 1993 when it was dicovered by the prominent collector Adrien Meaght, mid of 1990s it was acquired by the McKeown collection. It is still the only known example with serial number 001. More than 50 years later, the Panorax camera from Japan employed the same principle in 1959. Estimate: EUR 50,000 - EUR 60,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Krauss Daubresse worth today?
Public auction data is very limited — the only recorded UK hammer price on file is £800 from 2012, so a reliable current market value cannot be established from the available evidence.
How much does a Krauss Daubresse sell for at auction?
With just one recorded sale, there is no meaningful price range to quote; condition, completeness and the presence of an original lens would be the main drivers of any future result.