Kretzschmar Kinematograph
The Kretzschmar Kinematograph is an early German motion-picture camera, placing it among the pioneer cinematograph apparatus produced in Germany around the turn of the twentieth century. As a piece of early cinema equipment rather than a still camera, its appeal today is almost entirely to specialist collectors of pre-cinema and early film hardware.
Auction data for the Kretzschmar Kinematograph is extremely thin: the only recorded UK saleroom result we hold is a single hammer price of £4,000 from May 2006, with no further comparables since. On the strength of that lone wholesale auction result, the model sits in the four-figure bracket, but with so little turnover the figure is indicative rather than a reliable guide to what one would sell for in today's 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: November 2014
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 6,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_30717) Title: Kretzschmar Kinematograph
Description:
very rare, historically important first German substandard cine camera for 17,5mm center perforated film, Ernemann bought the Kretzschmar patent to create leather his own, very similar model Kino I, complete outfit with all 3 original and matching backs A,B,C, both rear doors A + B, accessories for projection, maker's plaque 'DEUTSCHE KINEMATOGRAPHEN WERKE G.m.b.H. DRESDEN A.16', original instructions book in German, red maker's box 'Kretzschmar Kinematograph', all in near mint, original and perfect working condition, extremely rare and complete outfit of this early cine camera Estimate: EUR 8,000 - EUR 10,000 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 4,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_27162) Title: Kretzschmar Kinematograph
Description:
complete outfit with all 3 original and matching backs A,B,C, both rear doors A + B, accessories for projection, maker's plaque: 'DEUTSCHE KINEMATOGRAPHEN WERKE G.m.b.H. DRESDEN A.16', original German instruction book, red maker's box: 'Kretzschmar Kinematograph', all in near mint, original and perfect working condition, extremely rare and complete outfit of this early cine camera Estimate: EUR 7,000 - EUR 9,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kretzschmar Kinematograph worth today?
On the only UK auction record we hold, one sold for a £4,000 hammer price in 2006; with no recent comparables, current value is best established by specialist appraisal rather than a published price.
How much does a Kretzschmar Kinematograph sell for at auction?
The single documented sale realised £4,000 at the hammer, which suggests a four-figure price level for a complete example, though the sample size is too small to define a reliable range.
Is the Kretzschmar Kinematograph a still camera?
No — it is an early motion-picture (cinematograph) apparatus, which is why it appeals to early-cinema collectors rather than to general vintage camera buyers.