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Mackenstein Kallista

The Mackenstein Kallista is a wooden field camera produced in France by the Parisian maker Mackenstein. It is a plate-format camera from the late 19th to early 20th century, aimed at studio and outdoor photographers of that era.

Auction data for the Kallista is extremely thin, with a single recorded UK hammer result of £594 in 2003 — a wholesale saleroom price rather than a retail figure. With only one data point, today's value is difficult to pin down precisely, and what a Kallista sells for in 2026 will depend heavily on completeness, condition of the bellows and woodwork, and whether period plate holders or a lens are included.

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.

Date Price Source
Nov 2003 EUR 594 Leitz Auction