Roth Minnigraph
The Roth Minnigraph is a collectible camera that surfaces only occasionally through specialist auction houses. Detailed technical documentation is not represented in the data provided for this page, so this entry focuses on what recent UK saleroom activity suggests about its value.
At UK auction, hammer prices for the Minnigraph have ranged from roughly £660 to £1,900, with a median around £1,200 across four recorded results between 2002 and 2019 — these are wholesale saleroom figures rather than dealer retail. The spread is wide because results are thin and condition-driven, and as of today in 2026 no recent sales have been logged to confirm how much a Roth Minnigraph sells for in the current market. Buyers weighing what a Minnigraph is worth should treat the historical range as indicative rather than a firm guide to present 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: April 2019
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| Apr 2019 | £660 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 271) Title: A Roth Levy Minnigraph Camera
Description:
1915, black, with Pentagraph Berlin lens, body, P-G, partially dismantled and not functioning, lens, G, some light haze and fungus, in maker's case |
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| Jun 2015 | EUR 1,400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 27 (Lot AI_27_31978) Title: Levy-Roth Berlin Minnigraph outfit
Description:
classic camera for 18x24mm exposures (with spool inside), forerunner of the Leica, in very fine original condition with all 3 matching lenses, fast Meyer Trioplan 3.0/50mm, Minnigraph 3.0 lens and Minnigraph 3.1 lens, with very rare and fully original projection unit with cord (needs repair) Estimate: EUR 2,800 - EUR 3,000 |
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 1,300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_11619) Title: Levy Roth Berlin Minnigraph
Description:
classic camera for 18x24mm exposures, forerunner of the Leica using 35mm cine film, fast Minnigraph 3.0 lens, in beautiful and original, working condition Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,000 |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_16753) Title: Levy-Roth Berlin Minnigraph
Description:
classic camera for 18x24mm exposures, forerunner of Leica, fast Minnigraph 3.0 lens, in original condition Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Nov 2002 | EUR 1,875 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 1 (Lot AI_1_21000) Title: LEVY-ROTH Berlin MINIGRAPH
Description:
One of the first still cameras using 35mm film for 18x24mm exposures, Pentagraph lens, with the rare projection attachment, it was a forerunner of Leica |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Roth Minnigraph worth today?
Past UK auction hammer prices span roughly £660 to £1,900, with a median near £1,200, though the most recent recorded sale is from 2019 so current value is uncertain.
How much does a Roth Minnigraph sell for at auction?
Four logged UK saleroom results fall between £660 and £1,875 at the hammer, excluding buyer's premium, with results heavily dependent on condition and provenance.
Why is the price range so wide?
The Minnigraph appears rarely at auction, so each sale reflects a single example's condition and the bidders present on the day rather than a liquid market price.