Offenstadt Photo-Quint
The Offenstadt Photo-Quint is an early French-made stereo plate camera, produced by the Offenstadt firm in France in the early twentieth century. It was designed for stereoscopic photography on glass plates, a format aimed at amateur and enthusiast users of the period.
With only a single UK auction record to reference, pricing for the Photo-Quint is thinly evidenced: one example fetched £362 at saleroom level in November 2025, a hammer price that reflects wholesale auction value rather than dealer retail. As of 2026, what a Photo-Quint sells for today is highly condition-sensitive, and any value figure should be treated as indicative given how rarely these come to market.
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
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| Nov 2025 | £362 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 432) Title: An Offenstadt France Photo Quint Camera
Description:
1911, red, body, VG-E Notes: Cardboard camera for exposing five 4x5cm glass plates |
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| Jun 2020 | EUR 850 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 36 (Lot AI_36_38223) Title: Offenstadt France Le Photo Quint
Description:
very rare cardboard camera for 5 glass plates 4x5cm, the lens cap serves as shutter, the plates are moved into position by rotating the bottom, in good original condition with two exposed plates Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| Nov 2015 | EUR 800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 28 (Lot AI_28_32825) Title: Offenstadt France Le Photo Quint
Description:
very rare cardboard camera for 5 glass plates 4x5cm, the lens cap serves as shutter, the plates are moved into position by rotating the bottom, in very good original condition with 3 plates Estimate: EUR 1,500 - EUR 1,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Offenstadt Photo-Quint worth at UK auction?
Based on the limited data available, one example sold for £362 hammer at UK auction in late 2025; with only a single recent sale, this should be read as a data point rather than a settled market price.
How much does an Offenstadt Photo-Quint sell for today?
Recent evidence points to a price in the region of £360 at auction, though the value of any individual example depends heavily on completeness, bellows condition, and shutter function.
Is the Photo-Quint a rare camera?
It appears infrequently in UK salerooms, and the thin sales record suggests it is uncommon rather than a regularly traded model.