Hasselblad Svenska Express
The Hasselblad Svenska Express is a medium-format camera carried under the Hasselblad name. Public documentation for this specific model is limited, so anyone researching its value should lean on auction comparables rather than published specification sheets.
At UK auction, hammer results for the Svenska Express have landed between £150 and £500, with a median around £250 across the small number of recorded sales. Because the most recent result on file dates back several years, today's true market level is harder to pin down, and what any given example sells for will hinge heavily on condition, completeness, and provenance. Treat these figures as wholesale saleroom prices rather than retail asking prices.
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: December 2010
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 150 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_12193) Title: Hasselblad Svenska Express
Description:
the very first camera sold by Hasselblad, produced by Hugo Svensson & Co in Göteborg, in original condition, for 9x12cm exposures, the back marked: HASSELBLADS Svenska EXPRESS Estimate: EUR 300 - EUR 400 |
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| Dec 2009 | EUR 250 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 16 (Lot AI_16_19542) Title: Hasselblad Svenska Express
Description:
the very first camera sold by Hasselblad, produced by Hugo Svensson & Co in Göteborg, in original condition, for 9x12cm exposures, the back marked: HASSELBLADS Svenska EXPRESS Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_17469) Title: Hasselblad Svenska Express
Description:
the very first camera sold by Hasselblad, produced by Hugo Svensson & Co in Göteborg, in original condition, for 9x12cm exposures, the back marked: HASSELBLADS Svenska EXPRESS Estimate: EUR 300 - EUR 350 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Hasselblad Svenska Express sell for?
Recorded UK auction hammer prices range from £150 to £500, with a median of around £250, though the dataset is small.
What is a Hasselblad Svenska Express worth?
Based on the limited auction history available, a working guide is £150–£500 at hammer, with condition and completeness determining where an individual example lands within that range.
Is the Hasselblad Svenska Express a good buy at current prices?
For collectors interested in early Hasselblad-branded equipment the price band is modest, but thin sales data means buyers should weigh condition carefully before paying toward the top of the range.