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Newman & Guardia Baby Sibyl

The Newman & Guardia Baby Sibyl is a British-made folding plate camera from the early twentieth century, produced as a smaller-format companion to the firm's larger Sibyl series. Newman & Guardia were London makers known for precision folding cameras aimed at the serious amateur and professional market.

UK auction hammer results for the Baby Sibyl are thin on the ground, with recorded sales ranging from £600 to £1,000 at saleroom level (wholesale, before commission). With only two data points the median sits around £800, and today values remain highly condition-sensitive: complete examples with a working shutter, clean bellows and the original leather case tend to sell for more than incomplete or distressed bodies. Because examples come to auction infrequently, what a Baby Sibyl is worth in any given year depends heavily on the specific lens and shutter fitted.

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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: January 2026

Date Price Source
Jan 2026 £31 Flints Auctions
Nov 2025 £238 Flints Auctions
Apr 2025 £200 Flints Auctions
Jun 2023 £350 Flints Auctions
Jan 2023 £288 Flints Auctions
Mar 2018 EUR 900 Leitz Auction
Nov 2011 EUR 500 Leitz Auction
May 2011 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
Dec 2009 EUR 800 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 600 Leitz Auction
May 2006 EUR 1,000 Leitz Auction
Feb 2006 £264 Christie's
Feb 2006 £120 Christie's
May 2005 EUR 1,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 £117 Christie's
Dec 2002 £705 Christie's
Dec 2002 £329 Christie's
Nov 1999 £63 Christie's
Oct 1999 £218 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Newman & Guardia Baby Sibyl worth today?

Recorded UK auction hammer prices sit between roughly £600 and £1,000, so a complete, working example today would be expected to fall within or near that range depending on cosmetic condition and completeness.

How much does a Baby Sibyl sell for at auction?

The two recorded saleroom results are £600 and £1,000, giving a value guide of around £800 for a clean example, though thin auction data means individual results can vary significantly.

What affects the price of a Baby Sibyl most?

Bellows integrity, shutter function, the specific lens fitted, and the presence of original plate holders and case are the main drivers of value for this model.

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