Ernemann HEAG I (early)
The Ernemann HEAG I (early) is a folding plate camera produced by the Dresden maker Ernemann in the early twentieth century, before the firm was absorbed into Zeiss Ikon in 1926. It was a general-purpose plate camera positioned for amateur use in its day.
Evidence of what an Ernemann HEAG I (early) is worth today is thin: the only UK auction record on file is a single Christie's hammer result of £47 from 2001, so a current price band cannot be given with confidence. As a wholesale saleroom figure that excludes buyer's and seller's commission, it suggests modest value for the model in 2026, but condition, completeness of the original lens and shutter, and bellows integrity would drive any specific result.
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 | |
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| Jul 2001 | £47 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 212) Title: Heag I
Description:
Heag I Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Ernemann HEAG I (early) worth at auction?
With only one recorded UK auction sale (£47 hammer at Christie's in 2001), a reliable current value cannot be quoted; a fresh comparable sale would be needed to establish today's price.
How much does an Ernemann HEAG I (early) sell for today?
There is insufficient recent sales data to state a current price with confidence, and the single historic hammer result on file is too old to extrapolate from.
Is the Ernemann HEAG I (early) a collectible camera?
It is of interest mainly to collectors of pre-Zeiss Ikon Dresden plate cameras; demand is specialist rather than broad, which keeps prices condition-sensitive.