Wanaus Reisekamera (Field Camera)
The Wanaus Reisekamera is a folding wooden field camera, a body type used historically for large-format sheet film photography on location. "Reisekamera" is the German term for travel or field camera, reflecting the collapsible bellows design intended for portable view-camera work.
Auction data for this model is extremely thin: a single recorded UK saleroom result in 2007 saw a Wanaus Reisekamera hammer at £120. With only one data point, there is no meaningful range or median to cite, and as of today any current value would depend heavily on condition of the bellows, ground glass and woodwork. Hammer prices at UK auction exclude buyer's and seller's commission.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: January 2007
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | |
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| Jan 2007 | £120 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: The Ganz Collection of Magic Lanterns, Optical Toys & Pre-Cinema (Lot 6) Title: Tailboard camera
Description:
Tailboard camera Estimate: £120 - £180 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Wanaus Reisekamera worth today?
Public UK auction evidence is limited to a single hammer result of £120 from 2007, so a reliable current value cannot be quoted from the data available.
How much does a Wanaus Reisekamera sell for at auction?
The one recorded UK auction sale of this model fetched £120 at hammer; condition, completeness and the presence of an original lens would drive the price on any future example.
Is the Wanaus Reisekamera a film camera?
Yes — it is a folding field camera of the type used with large-format sheet film and plate holders.