Contessa Recto
The Contessa Recto is a vintage camera from the German maker Contessa, a marque associated with early 20th-century folding and plate cameras before the brand was absorbed into Zeiss Ikon in 1926.
Sales data for the Contessa Recto is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from 2002 at £100 is the only reference point available, so a meaningful price range or median cannot be established at saleroom level today. Buyers asking what a Contessa Recto is worth or how much it sells for should treat that figure as indicative only, since condition, completeness and any original accessories will materially shift value.
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 2003
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| May 2003 | EUR 138 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21892) Title: Contessa Nettel Recto
Description:
4.5x6cm, rare, quite similar to Duchessa, f/11 lens, filmpack holder Estimate: EUR 1,921 - EUR 350,640 |
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| Nov 2002 | EUR 100 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 1 (Lot AI_1_21073) Title: CONTESSA NETTEL RECTO
Description:
4,5x6cm camera, a low priced version of the Duchessa, uncommon |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Contessa Recto worth today?
Public auction data is limited to a single 2002 UK hammer result of £100, so a reliable current market value cannot be quoted; price will depend heavily on cosmetic and mechanical condition.
How much does a Contessa Recto sell for at auction?
The only verified UK saleroom record on file shows the camera sells for around £100 at hammer, but with just one data point this should be treated as a rough reference rather than a firm market price.