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Voigtlander& Sohn Perkeo I

The Voigtländer Perkeo I is a folding medium-format camera that shoots 6×6 frames on 120 roll film. It is a compact, bellows-type rangefinder-less folder from the post-war era, positioned at the affordable end of Voigtländer's roll-film line when new.

UK auction hammer results for the Perkeo I are thin and widely spread: recorded sales range from about £20 to £330, with the low figure reflecting a recent 2026 saleroom result and the higher figure an older Christie's hammer price. Because only two data points are available, there is no reliable median, and today's value for a given example depends heavily on cosmetic condition, bellows integrity, and whether the shutter is working; clean, functional bodies sell for meaningfully more than project cameras at auction level.

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: March 2026

Date Price Source
Mar 2026 £20 Special Auction Services
Jun 2008 EUR 100 Leitz Auction
Mar 2004 £334 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Voigtländer Perkeo I worth today?

At UK auction, hammer prices have ranged from roughly £20 for a rough example up to a little over £330 for a stronger sale, so value is highly condition-dependent rather than anchored to a single figure.

How much does a Perkeo I sell for at auction?

Recorded UK hammer results sit between about £20 and £330, with clean, fully working examples commanding the upper end of that price range.

What should I check before buying a Perkeo I?

Focus on bellows light-tightness, shutter accuracy across all speeds, and lens clarity, since these are the faults that most affect both usability and resale price.