Ica Favorit (265) Tropical
The Ica Favorit (265) Tropical is a large-format folding plate camera produced in a tropical specification, with brass fittings and hardwood body construction intended for use in humid climates. Ica was a German manufacturer active in the early 20th century before its 1926 absorption into Zeiss Ikon, and the Favorit sat in the upper tier of its plate-camera range.
Sales data for the Favorit (265) Tropical is extremely thin, with only one recorded UK auction hammer result of £420 from 2011. With a single data point more than a decade old, today's value is difficult to pin down, and what a clean example sells for now would depend heavily on bellows condition, completeness of the lens and shutter, and the state of the teak and brass.
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 2011
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2011 | EUR 420 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12779) Title: Ica Favorit Tropical 265
Description:
9x12cm, in fine condition with black leather bellows, nickel fittings, Tessar 4.5/15cm no.443572 in Compur shutter, original metal and wood double planfilm holder and filmpack holder Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Ica Favorit (265) Tropical worth today?
The only recorded UK auction hammer price is £420 from 2011, so any current value is best treated as indicative rather than firm; condition of the woodwork, bellows and shutter will drive the price.
How much does an Ica Favorit Tropical sell for at auction?
With just one verified saleroom result in our records, the camera has sold for £420 hammer, but a single data point is not enough to establish a reliable market range.
Why is the Tropical version more collectable?
Tropical-bodied plate cameras were produced in smaller numbers than standard leather-covered versions, and the exposed teak and brass construction is generally preferred by collectors when the wood and fittings are clean.