Ica Klimax Lukos II
The Ica Klimax Lukos II is an early 20th-century German plate camera produced by Ica AG of Dresden, a manufacturer that was folded into the Zeiss Ikon merger in 1926. It belongs to the folding plate-camera category that dominated serious amateur photography before the rise of roll-film and 35mm formats.
With only a single documented UK auction hammer result in our records — £104 in May 2003 — there is no reliable current price band for what an Ica Klimax Lukos II is worth today in 2026. That isolated saleroom figure should be treated as indicative rather than a market median, and condition, completeness of the original lens and shutter, and bellows integrity will swing what any given example sells for.
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 2003
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2003 | EUR 104 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21893) Title: Ica Klimax Lukos II
Description:
4.5x6cm, very rare plate camera (like Vicrix 1.version) with Triotar 6.3/7.5cm no. 224287, filmpack holder Estimate: EUR 1,913 - EUR 27,887 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Ica Klimax Lukos II worth today?
Evidence is thin: the only recorded UK auction hammer price in our data is £104 from 2003, so a confident current value cannot be quoted without more recent comparable sales.
How much does an Ica Klimax Lukos II sell for at auction?
Based on the single documented sale, hammer prices have been in the low three figures, but condition, completeness and bidder interest on the day will materially change what any individual example sells for.
What should I check before buying one?
Prioritise bellows light-tightness, shutter accuracy at slow speeds, the condition of the ground glass, and the presence of the original lens and plate holders, since missing parts substantially reduce the price a collector will pay.