Leitz Leica X-Ray
The Leica X-Ray is a specialised 35mm Leitz camera built for medical and scientific X-ray photography rather than general use. It belongs to a small group of purpose-built Leitz instruments produced in limited numbers, and survives today largely as a collector's item.
Auction evidence for the Leica X-Ray is extremely thin: a single Christie's hammer result from 2003 sold for £998, which is wholesale-level (commission excluded) and not directly comparable to today's retail asking prices. With only one data point on file as of 2026, any current value or price estimate must be treated as indicative, and what a Leica X-Ray sells for today will depend heavily on completeness, condition and the presence of original documentation.
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 2003
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Mar 2003 | £998 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 40) Title: X-Ray Leica no. 271592
Description:
X-Ray Leica no. 271592 Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leica X-Ray worth today?
On the available auction record, one example hammered at £998 at Christie's in 2003; with only a single sale on file, any current worth should be treated as a rough reference rather than a firm market value.
How much does a Leica X-Ray sell for at auction?
The only recorded UK-tracked hammer price is £998, achieved at Christie's, which reflects the wholesale saleroom level before buyer's and seller's commission.
Is the Leica X-Ray a rare camera?
Yes — it was a specialised scientific instrument rather than a consumer model, and it appears in auction records only sporadically, which is why pricing data is sparse.