Mackenstein Kallista
The Mackenstein Kallista is a wooden field camera produced in France by the Parisian maker Mackenstein. It is a plate-format camera from the late 19th to early 20th century, aimed at studio and outdoor photographers of that era.
Auction data for the Kallista is extremely thin, with a single recorded UK hammer result of £594 in 2003 — a wholesale saleroom price rather than a retail figure. With only one data point, today's value is difficult to pin down precisely, and what a Kallista sells for in 2026 will depend heavily on completeness, condition of the bellows and woodwork, and whether period plate holders or a lens are included.
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 2003
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 594 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22496) Title: Mackenstein Kallista
Description:
6x13cm, lederbezogenes Holzgehäuse, mit einem Paar Lacour Berthiot Perigraphe Objektiven, Guillotineverschluss, runder Newtonsucher, Magazinrückteil Estimate: EUR 1,896 - EUR 90,710 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Mackenstein Kallista worth today?
Public auction evidence is limited to a single UK hammer result of £594, so price guidance is indicative only and the true worth of any given example depends on condition and completeness.
How much does a Mackenstein Kallista sell for at auction?
The one verified UK saleroom result on record is £594, which represents the hammer price before buyer's premium rather than a retail asking price.
Is the Mackenstein Kallista a collectable camera?
Mackenstein was a Paris-based camera maker and surviving wooden field cameras such as the Kallista do attract specialist collectors of early French photographic equipment, though the market is small and sales are infrequent.