Mackenstein Francia
The Mackenstein Francia is a French-made plate camera produced by the Parisian maker Mackenstein. It belongs to the era of folding and field plate cameras used before roll film became dominant.
Sales evidence for the Mackenstein Francia is thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from 2003 stands at £208, so any current value or price guidance for what one sells for today should be treated as indicative rather than a true market median. Because only one data point exists, buyers cannot reliably establish what a Francia is worth in 2026 without seeking further comparable saleroom results.
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 2015
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| Nov 2015 | EUR 850 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 28 (Lot AI_28_32789) Title: Mackenstein La Francia
Description:
classic French 45x107mm stereo camera, early version with rigid wooden body and focusing front, with dual Goerz Doppel Anastigmat 6.8/54mm no.182696 and 182698, focusing screen with matching serial number and magazine back, excellent condition Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 208 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22494) Title: Mackenstein La Francia
Description:
9x18cm, lederbezogenes Holzgehäuse, Newtonsucher, mit einem Paar Krauss Tessar-Zeiss Objektiven 1:6,3 f=12cm, Magazinrückteil Estimate: EUR 1,903 - EUR 86,670 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Mackenstein Francia worth today?
Public auction evidence is limited to a single UK hammer result of £208, so a reliable current value cannot be stated; further comparable sales would be needed to establish what one sells for.
How much does a Mackenstein Francia sell for at auction?
The only recorded UK auction price in our data is £208, achieved in 2003 — too few results to define a meaningful price range.
Is the Mackenstein Francia a collectible camera?
It is a scarce French plate camera from a small Parisian maker, which tends to attract specialist collector interest rather than general user demand.