Ross Studio camera
The Ross Studio camera is a large-format wooden studio camera from the British optical maker Ross of London, a type used by professional portrait studios from the late 19th into the early 20th century. Cameras of this kind were sold as bulky, bellows-equipped fixtures intended for permanent studio use rather than location work.
Evidence on what a Ross Studio camera is worth at UK auction is thin: a single Christie's hammer result from 2004 reached £2,390, which sits well above the price of more common field or plate cameras from the same era. With only one verified saleroom datapoint, today's value should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable market range, and condition, completeness of the lens and stand, and provenance will heavily influence what any individual example sells for.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: February 2004
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| Feb 2004 | £454 | £380 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT INCLUDING MAGIC LANTERNS (Lot 187) Title: STUDIO CAMERA
Description:
STUDIO CAMERA Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Feb 2004 | £2,390 | £2,000 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT INCLUDING MAGIC LANTERNS (Lot 278) Title: Studio camera
Description:
Studio camera Estimate: £700 - £900 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Ross Studio camera worth today?
The only verified UK auction record on file is a £2,390 hammer price from a 2004 Christie's sale, so a precise current value cannot be given without more recent comparables.
How much does a Ross Studio camera sell for at auction?
On the single available datapoint it sold for £2,390 at hammer, but price will vary widely with condition, lens and whether the original studio stand is included.
What affects the value and price of a Ross Studio camera?
Condition of the wood and bellows, the presence of an original Ross lens, completeness of plate holders and stand, and provenance are the main factors that move the price up or down.