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Devin Colorgraphco. Tri-Color Camera

The Devin Colorgraphco Tri-Color Camera is a specialist tri-colour separation camera, a type used to capture three colour-filtered negatives in a single exposure for early colour photographic processes. It belongs to the niche of pre-modern colour-imaging apparatus rather than general-purpose photography.

With only two recorded UK auction results, hammer prices for the Tri-Color Camera have sat at £660 and £688, giving a tight band of roughly £660–£690 at saleroom level (wholesale, excluding commission). Today this remains a thinly traded item, so any sense of what one sells for is drawn from a very small sample and condition of the bellows, filters and back can move the price meaningfully.

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: May 2005

Date Price Source
May 2005 EUR 660 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 688 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Devin Colorgraphco Tri-Color Camera worth today?

Based on two UK auction hammer results, the Tri-Color Camera has a value in the region of £660–£690, though the small sample size means individual examples can fall outside that range depending on completeness.

How much does a Devin Tri-Color Camera sell for at auction?

Recorded UK hammer prices are £660 and £688, so recent sales suggest it sells for under £700 before buyer's premium, with condition and originality being the main price drivers.

Why is the price data limited?

The Tri-Color Camera is a specialist colour-separation instrument that rarely appears at auction, so only a handful of sales exist to reference.