Voigtlander& Sohn Phokina II
The Voigtländer & Sohn Phokina II is an early plate camera produced by the long-established Braunschweig maker Voigtländer & Sohn. It sits in the collector category of pre-war German folding/plate cameras, valued today more as a historical apparatus than as a working photographic tool.
Auction evidence for the Phokina II is thin: a single recorded UK saleroom result, a Christie's hammer of £107 in March 2004, anchors what little is known about its value. With no other comparable sales on file, today's worth is best taken as broadly in line with that figure, though condition, completeness of lens and shutter, and provenance would all shift what one actually sells for at auction. Buyers should treat the £107 hammer as a wholesale reference point rather than a retail price.
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 2004
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Mar 2004 | £107 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT - THE PROPERTY OF A COLLE (Lot 86) Title: Phokina II no. 331338
Description:
Phokina II no. 331338 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Voigtländer & Sohn Phokina II worth today?
The only recorded UK auction sale, at Christie's in 2004, hammered at £107, which remains the best available reference for what the camera sells for; with just one data point, current value is uncertain and condition-dependent.
How much does a Phokina II sell for at auction?
Based on the single known hammer price of £107, the Phokina II trades at modest collector levels rather than premium prices, but a larger sample would be needed to give a reliable price range.
Is the Phokina II a good user camera or a collector piece?
Given its age and the scarcity of parts and service, the Phokina II is realistically a display and collector item; any shooting use depends on the bellows, shutter, and lens being intact.