Ernemann Klapp-Camera (Model II)
The Ernemann Klapp-Camera (Model II) is an early 20th-century German folding strut camera produced by Ernemann of Dresden. It belongs to the pre-World War I generation of plate cameras and was positioned as a portable instrument for press and reportage use.
Auction data for this model is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result from 2003 is recorded at £157, so any view of what one is worth today rests on that lone data point rather than a current market. Because hammer prices reflect wholesale levels and Ernemann strut folders are highly condition-sensitive, examples with intact bellows, working shutters and matching plate holders can sell for more than tatty ones in 2026.
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: November 2003
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 157 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22778) Title: Ernemann Klapp camera
Description:
9x12cm, 2. Version, Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 4,5/13,5cm Nr.594038, Schlitzverschluss, guter Zustand Estimate: EUR 19,230 - EUR 11,314,460 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Ernemann Klapp-Camera (Model II) worth today?
The only recorded UK auction hammer price in our data is £157 from 2003, so a precise current value cannot be given; condition, completeness and lens fitted will drive what any individual example sells for.
How much does an Ernemann Klapp-Camera (Model II) sell for at auction?
With just one verified sale on file at £157 hammer, there is not enough recent data to quote a reliable price range, and buyers should treat that figure as indicative rather than a current market median.
Is the Ernemann Klapp-Camera (Model II) rare?
Ernemann Klapp cameras appear only occasionally in UK salerooms, and the very limited sales history for this specific model suggests it is not a frequently traded item.