Wirgin Folding
The Wirgin Folding is a folding roll-film camera produced by the German maker Wirgin, a Wiesbaden-based firm active in the mid-20th century. Cameras of this type were positioned as compact, affordable picture-takers using bellows and a collapsible front standard.
Sales data is very thin: a single UK auction hammer result from December 2021 saw a Wirgin Folding sell for £37, so the only documented price point today sits at the low end of the vintage folder market. With just one wholesale saleroom datum, any wider value range for what this camera is worth or sells for cannot be reliably stated, and condition of bellows, shutter and lens will move the price significantly either way.
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: December 2021
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Dec 2021 | £37 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 470) Title: A German Folding Camera
Description:
black, body G-VG, with a Wirgin Weisbaden Anastigmat Zerenar 115mm f/3.5 lens, housed in F. Deckel-Munchen Compur shutter, optics P-F, haze and (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Wirgin Folding camera worth today?
Based on the only recorded UK auction hammer result, a Wirgin Folding sold for £37 in December 2021; with such limited data, current value is best treated as a rough guide rather than a firm price.
How much does a Wirgin Folding sell for at auction?
The single documented UK saleroom result is £37, but the price a given example sells for will depend heavily on bellows condition, shutter function and lens clarity.
Is the Wirgin Folding a collectable camera?
It sits in the budget end of the vintage folder market rather than among sought-after collectables, and its value is driven more by working condition than by rarity.