Voigtlander& Sohn Bergheil 4.5x6 (Baby)
The Voigtländer Bergheil 4.5x6 (Baby) is a folding plate camera using the smaller 4.5x6 cm format, sometimes called the "Baby" Bergheil to distinguish it from the larger-format Bergheil models. It was produced in the early 20th century as a compact field camera aimed at amateur and travelling photographers.
Auction data for this model is thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result from late 2021 shows the Baby Bergheil selling for £320, which gives a reference point rather than a reliable median in today's market. Because that figure is a wholesale auction-hammer price excluding commission, the value a collector ultimately pays at retail in 2026 is typically higher, and condition of the bellows, shutter and original lens drives most of the price spread.
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 2021
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2021 | EUR 320 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 39 (Lot AI_39_39826) Title: Voigtländer Bergheil 4.5 x 6cm
Description:
Quite rare and beautiful folding camera for 4.5 x 6cm film plates, in mint condition, with clean and clear Radiar 6.8/75mm no.218278, with ground glass and matching control certificate Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Voigtländer Bergheil 4.5x6 (Baby) worth today?
On the basis of the limited UK auction record available, a Baby Bergheil has sold for around £320 at hammer, so a clean working example is worth broadly in that region with condition and lens specification driving the price.
How much does a Bergheil 4.5x6 sell for at auction?
The one verified UK hammer result on file is £320 from 2021; with so few data points, individual sales can sit meaningfully above or below that figure depending on bellows condition and accessories.
Why is the price range so uncertain?
Only a single sale is recorded in our dataset, so there is no meaningful range or median — the £320 figure should be treated as one data point rather than a settled market value.