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Newman & Guardia Folding Reflex

The Newman & Guardia Folding Reflex is a British-made folding reflex camera produced by the London maker Newman & Guardia, a firm known in the early twentieth century for precision plate cameras. It is a collector-grade large-format instrument rather than a general-use camera, and today is encountered almost exclusively through specialist auctions.

Hammer prices at UK auction for the Folding Reflex sit in the £520–£1,000 range based on the limited records available, with a midpoint around £760. The June 2025 result of £1,000 suggests the model's value has climbed since a £521 sale in 2003, and condition of the bellows, shutter and any original fittings heavily influences what an example sells for in today's saleroom market.

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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: November 2025

Date Price Source
Nov 2025 £162 Flints Auctions
Jun 2025 EUR 1,000 Leitz Auction
Jun 2024 EUR 1,300 Leitz Auction
Nov 2023 £200 Flints Auctions
Jan 2021 £273 Flints Auctions
Oct 2017 £276 Flints Auctions
Jun 2017 EUR 700 Leitz Auction
Jun 2015 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
Dec 2009 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
May 2006 £168 Christie's
May 2003 EUR 521 Leitz Auction
Dec 2002 £329 Christie's
Nov 2001 £293 Christie's
Nov 2001 £470 Christie's
Jul 2001 £141 Christie's
Jul 2001 £446 Christie's
Nov 1999 £63 Christie's
Oct 1998 £115 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Newman & Guardia Folding Reflex worth today?

Recorded UK auction hammer prices range from around £520 to £1,000, so a clean, complete example is worth close to the upper end of that range in the current market.

How much does a Newman & Guardia Folding Reflex sell for at auction?

The most recent documented sale, in June 2025, sells for £1,000 at hammer, while an earlier 2003 result came in at £521.

What affects the price of a Newman & Guardia Folding Reflex?

Bellows integrity, shutter function, cosmetic condition and the presence of original accessories such as plate holders are the main factors that move the value of an individual example.

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