Voigtlander& Sohn Bergheil 9x12
The Voigtländer Bergheil 9x12 is a folding plate camera made for 9x12cm sheet film and plates. It belongs to the pre-war German folding-camera tradition aimed at serious amateur and professional users working in larger formats.
Sales data for the Bergheil 9x12 is thin, so any view on what one is worth today (2026) has to be taken with caution. The only recorded UK auction result available to us is a single hammer price of £100 in January 2026, suggesting that complete examples can sell for around that level at saleroom level, though one data point is not enough to define a reliable price range.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
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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: January 2026
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| Jan 2026 | £100 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 286) Title: A Voigtlander Bergheil 9x12 Folding Plate Camera
Description:
black, body G, bellows needs attention, shutter works but sticky at slow speeds, |
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| Jul 2013 | £50 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: THREE DAY AUCTION OF GRAMOPHONE RECORDS, MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT, CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHICA Tuesday 30th July at 12noon - Celebrity Vocal Records from the Collection of the Late Sir Paul Getty (Lots 1 - 520) Wednesday 31st July at 10am - Music and Entertainm (Lot 1438) Title: A Voigtländer Bergheil 9x12 Camera
Description:
A Voigtländer Bergheil 9x12 Camera, with Meyer-Gorlitz Helioplan f/4.5 135mm lens, body, G, lens, G, haze, with 5 film holders, in maker's case Estimate: £50 - £80 |
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| May 2011 | EUR 120 | £105 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12652) Title: Voigtländer Bergheil 9x12cm
Description:
first type with Radiar 6.8/13.5cm no.116861 in Compound-shutter, 4 film holders, original case Estimate: EUR 200 - EUR 250 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 120 | £82 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_24900) Title: Voigtländer Bergheil 9x12cm
Description:
first type with Radiar 6.8/13.5cm no.116861 in Compound-shutter, 4 film holders, original case Estimate: EUR 200 - EUR 300 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Voigtländer Bergheil 9x12 worth today?
Based on the limited data available, a Bergheil 9x12 sold for £100 at UK auction in early 2026, so that is the only firm price point we can cite for what one currently sells for.
How much does a Bergheil 9x12 sell for at auction?
With only one recorded UK hammer result of £100, we cannot give a reliable range; condition, completeness of plate holders and the specific lens fitted would all influence the price.
What should I check before buying one?
Inspect the bellows for pinholes, test the shutter at all speeds, and confirm that the ground glass and at least one plate holder are included, as these factors strongly affect value.