Murer & Duroni Sprite
The Murer & Duroni Sprite is an early plate camera from the Italian maker Murer & Duroni, a Milan-based firm active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was sold as a compact detective-style camera for amateur use when new.
UK auction hammer results for the Sprite are thin and highly variable: recorded sales range from £19 to £330, with only two data points available, so there is no meaningful median in today's market. At saleroom level the price a Sprite sells for is driven almost entirely by condition, completeness and provenance rather than a settled benchmark of value.
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: September 2023
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| Sep 2023 | £19 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 158) Title: A Murer & Duroni Sprite Strut Folding 6x4.5cm Camera
Description:
circa 1915, for 127 roll film or plates, with lens and shutter, incomplete, for parts or repair |
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| Sep 2005 | £72 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 367) Title: Sprite no. 1831
Description:
Sprite no. 1831 Estimate: £80 - £120 |
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| Feb 2002 | £329 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 468) Title: Sprite camera
Description:
Sprite camera Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Murer & Duroni Sprite worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record, hammer prices have ranged from around £19 to £330, so what one is worth depends heavily on condition and completeness.
How much does a Murer & Duroni Sprite sell for at auction?
Recorded UK hammer prices sit between £19 and £330, but with only two sales on file the price any individual example sells for is difficult to predict.
Is the Murer & Duroni Sprite a collectible camera?
It is of interest mainly to collectors of early Italian cameras, and value is tied to rarity, condition and the presence of original accessories rather than usability.