Linhof Technika (18x24)
The Linhof Technika (18x24) is a large-format view/field camera built for 18x24 cm sheet film, placing it among the ultra-large-format Technika bodies produced by the German maker Linhof. Cameras of this size were positioned for studio, architectural and technical photography where film area well beyond 5x7 inch was required.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Technika (18x24) have ranged from roughly £2,900 to £5,500, with a median around £4,600 based on the three recorded sales. The camera is condition-sensitive and thinly traded, so today a complete, working example with its back and movements intact tends to sell for noticeably more than a tired body, and what one is worth in any given year depends heavily on which specific lot appears.
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.
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| Dec 2009 | EUR 5,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 16 (Lot AI_16_19576) Title: Linhof Technika 18x24
Description:
the rarest and largest of all Linhof cameras, made in 1938/39 by special order, only approx. 10 of these imposing cameras weighing over 10kg are known to exist (camera no.18044 was sold in our November, 2002 auction), in very good original condition, with reduction adapter for smaller formats (made by special order only) Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 5,000 |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 2,900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_17099) Title: Linhof Technika 18x24
Description:
the rarest and largest of all Linhof cameras, made in 1938/39 by special order: only about 10 of these imposing cameras weighing over 10kg are known to exist (camera no.18044 was auctioned at our sale in November 2002). In very good original condition, with reduction adapter for smaller formats (probably a special order and thus unique) Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 6,000 |
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| May 2007 | EUR 4,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_16126) Title: Linhof Technika 18x24cm
Description:
rarest and largest of all Linhof cameras, made in 1938/39 only to special order: just about 10 of these imposing cameras with a weight of over 10kg are known to exist worldwide, the camera is in very good condition! Estimate: EUR 8,000 - EUR 9,000 |
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