Ica Ideal Stereo (6x13, 651)
The Ica Ideal Stereo (6x13, 651) is a stereo plate camera producing paired 6x13 cm images, made by the German manufacturer Ica in the early twentieth century before the company was absorbed into Zeiss Ikon in 1926. It was positioned as a folding stereo instrument for advanced amateur and professional use.
Public auction data for this model is extremely thin: a single recorded UK saleroom result from 1998 saw an example sell for £109 at hammer. With only one historic data point, there is no meaningful current range or median to quote in 2026, and any present-day value would need to be established by fresh comparable sales rather than extrapolation from a decades-old auction figure.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: September 2005
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| Sep 2005 | £108 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 313) Title: Ideal Stereo 651 no. J.57720
Description:
Ideal Stereo 651 no. J.57720 Estimate: £120 - £180 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 203 | £145 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21694) Title: Ica Stereo Ideal 651
Description:
6x13cm, leather covered metal body with double bellows and a pair of Carl Zeiss, Tessar f/4.5 9cm. lenses Estimate: EUR 1,910 - EUR 57,756 |
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| Nov 1998 | £109 | £95 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: KOSLOV COLLECTION OF CAMERAS AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS (Lot 161) Title: Stereo Ideal 651
Description:
Stereo Ideal 651 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| May 1998 | £126 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 367) Title: Stereo Ideal 651 no. J34923
Description:
Stereo Ideal 651 no. J34923 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Ica Ideal Stereo (6x13, 651) worth today?
The only recorded UK auction sale in our data is a 1998 hammer result of £109, which is too old and too isolated to establish a reliable current value or price range.
How much does an Ica Ideal Stereo sell for at auction?
Based on the single saleroom record available, one example sold for £109 at hammer, but a buyer today should expect price to depend heavily on bellows condition, shutter function and completeness of plate holders.
Is the Ica Ideal Stereo (6x13, 651) a rare camera?
It appears infrequently in UK auction results, and the limited public sales history makes it difficult to gauge how often clean, working examples come to market.