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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.

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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.

Prices updated: September 2005

Date Price Source
Sep 2005 £108 Christie's
May 2003 EUR 203 Leitz Auction
Nov 1998 £109 Christie's
May 1998 £126 Christie's

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.

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