Apparate & Kamerabau Akarelle
The Akarelle is a 35mm viewfinder camera made by the West German maker Apparate & Kamerabau (AkA) of Friedrichshafen. It sits among the small-format consumer cameras the firm produced during the post-war period, before the company exited camera manufacture.
Sales data for the Akarelle is extremely thin: the only verified UK auction-hammer result on file is a single example that sold for £57 in September 1999, so a current median or range cannot be established with any reliability. Today, condition, completeness of the lens/shutter assembly, and which interchangeable-front variant is offered are the factors most likely to move the price when one does appear at saleroom level in 2026.
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: September 1999
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | |
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| Sep 1999 | £57 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 169) Title: Akarelle camera no. 140975
Description:
Akarelle camera no. 140975 Estimate: £25 - £50 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Akarelle worth today?
There is only one verified UK auction record on file (£57 in 1999), so a reliable present-day value cannot be quoted; condition and variant will dictate what any given example sells for.
How much does an Apparate & Kamerabau Akarelle sell for at auction?
The single hammer price we have logged is £57, but with such limited data the current market price should be treated as indicative only.
Who made the Akarelle?
It was built by Apparate & Kamerabau (AkA) in West Germany, a maker better known for its small-format viewfinder cameras of the 1950s.