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Voigtlander& Sohn Bergheil

The Voigtländer Bergheil is a folding plate camera produced by Voigtländer & Sohn in the early twentieth century, typically supplied in 6.5×9cm and 9×12cm plate sizes. It was positioned as a higher-grade field and travel camera, commonly fitted with Heliar lenses and a Compur shutter when sold new.

At UK auction the Bergheil is a thinly traded model, with the two recorded hammer results sitting at £72 (2007) and £94 (2025), giving a range of roughly £72–£94 at saleroom level. As of 2026, what a Bergheil is worth today depends heavily on the lens fitted and the condition of the bellows, and clean examples with a Heliar can sell for considerably more than this small sample suggests.

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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.

Prices updated: August 2025

Date Price Source
Aug 2025 £94 Flints Auctions
Jun 2021 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
Jun 2017 EUR 360 Leitz Auction
Jun 2007 £72 Christie's
Oct 1998 £299 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Voigtländer Bergheil worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices sit in the £72–£94 range based on a small sample, though value rises sharply for examples with a clean Heliar lens and intact bellows.

How much does a Bergheil sell for at auction?

The two recorded UK hammer results are £72 in 2007 and £94 in 2025, so typical price expectations for an average example are at the lower end of three figures.

What affects the value of a Bergheil?

Lens type, bellows condition, shutter accuracy and the presence of original plate holders are the main factors that determine the price a Bergheil sells for.

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