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Voigtlander& Sohn Bijou Voigtlander

The Bijou is a small-format plate camera made by Voigtländer & Sohn, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century era of compact folding and strut-type plate cameras. It was positioned as a pocketable instrument for serious amateur photographers when introduced.

Verified UK auction data for the Bijou Voigtländer is extremely thin, with a single recorded hammer result of £2,500 in 2004 at saleroom level (wholesale, excluding commission). On that limited evidence the model sells for a four-figure sum when it surfaces, but today's price for any given example will hinge heavily on completeness, condition, and bidder competition rather than a stable published value.

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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: June 2015

Date Price Source
Jun 2015 EUR 1,700 Leitz Auction
Nov 2014 EUR 2,400 Leitz Auction
May 2012 EUR 900 Leitz Auction
May 2007 EUR 2,200 Leitz Auction
Nov 2004 EUR 2,500 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Bijou Voigtländer worth today?

Based on the only verified UK auction record available, a Bijou Voigtländer sold for £2,500 at hammer; with just one data point, current value is best confirmed against fresh saleroom comparables.

How much does a Bijou Voigtländer sell for at auction?

The single recorded UK hammer price is £2,500, achieved in 2004, which suggests the model trades in the low four figures when complete examples appear.

Why is the price range for this camera so uncertain?

Only one verified sale underpins the figure quoted here, so there is no reliable range or median — condition, completeness, and the specific variant offered will drive what any individual example sells for.

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