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Sanderson Field Camera

The Sanderson Field Camera is a British-made wooden folding plate camera, a type of large-format field camera designed for use on a tripod with sheet film or plate holders. Sandersons were produced over a long period from the late 19th century into the mid-20th century and were positioned as a practical hand-and-stand field instrument for serious amateur and professional landscape and architectural work.

At UK auction the Sanderson Field Camera has fetched hammer prices ranging from around £110 to £350, with results highly dependent on size, age, and the condition of the bellows and woodwork. These figures are saleroom hammer results — wholesale levels rather than retail asking prices — and in today's market a clean, complete example with intact bellows and original lens tends to sell for more than a stripped or damaged body.

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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.

Date Price Source
Aug 2019 £110 Harper Field Auctions
Nov 2005 £96 Christie's
Sep 2004 £262 Christie's
May 2003 £164 Christie's
Mar 2003 £188 Christie's
Dec 2002 £352 Christie's
Dec 2002 £411 Christie's
Aug 1998 £184 Christie's

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