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Ernemann Unette (22x33)

The Ernemann Unette is a small-format plate camera produced in Germany by Ernemann of Dresden in the early twentieth century, taking 22×33 mm exposures on glass plates. It was positioned as a compact, pocket-sized instrument in Ernemann's pre-Zeiss Ikon line-up, aimed at amateur photographers wanting a lightweight plate camera.

At UK auction, hammer results for the Unette (22×33) sit in a narrow band of roughly £130–£140, with a median price of about £130 based on the limited saleroom data available. These are wholesale-level prices achieved under the hammer, and in today's market clean, complete examples with an original case tend to fetch more than incomplete bodies. Because recorded sales are thin and dated, what a given Unette is worth now depends heavily on condition, completeness and buyer appetite on the day.

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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 136 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 130 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 130 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 115 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 188 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is an Ernemann Unette (22x33) worth today?

Recorded UK auction hammer prices cluster around £130, with the small sample of sales ranging from about £130 to £140 before commission.

How much does an Ernemann Unette sell for at auction?

The Unette (22×33) has sold for roughly £130–£140 at UK auction, though the available sales data is limited and prices vary with condition and completeness.

What affects the price of a Unette (22x33)?

Condition of the bellows and shutter, clarity of the lens, and the presence of original plate holders and a case are the main factors that influence value.

Is the Ernemann Unette still usable?

It can still be used by collectors who are willing to prepare cut-down plates or film to the 22×33 mm format, but it is primarily bought as a display and collector's item.

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