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Voigtlander& Sohn Studio-Kamera

The Voigtländer & Sohn Studio-Kamera is a large-format studio camera from one of the oldest German optical houses, designed for fixed-position portrait and commercial work rather than handheld use.

At UK auction, hammer prices for the Studio-Kamera have sat in the £96–£140 range, with the two recorded saleroom results landing at £96 and £141 — a median around £119. Today the model trades as a decorative and collector item rather than a working tool, and condition of the woodwork, bellows and any accompanying lens drives what one sells for at saleroom level.

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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: November 2021

Date Price Source
Nov 2021 EUR 650 Leitz Auction
Nov 2005 £96 Christie's
Mar 2003 £141 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Voigtländer & Sohn Studio-Kamera worth today?

Based on UK auction records, a Studio-Kamera is worth roughly £96 to £140 at hammer, with value heavily dependent on completeness and the condition of the bellows and wood.

How much does a Voigtländer & Sohn Studio-Kamera sell for at auction?

Recorded UK saleroom hammer prices are £96 (2005) and £141 (2003), giving a working price guide of around £120 for a representative example.

Is the Studio-Kamera a usable camera or a display piece?

Most surviving examples are bought as collector or display pieces; using one requires sourcing compatible plate holders or a sheet-film adapter and verifying the bellows are light-tight.

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