Pignons Alpa 10f (black)
The Alpa 10f is a 35mm SLR made by the Swiss firm Pignons SA of Ballaigues, part of the Alpa Reflex line introduced in the 1960s. The black-finish version of the 10f sat at the upper end of Pignons' precision-built, hand-assembled range and was sold in small numbers compared with mainstream Japanese SLRs of the period.
With only a single recorded UK auction hammer result to reference, pricing data for the black Alpa 10f is thin: one example sold for £2,800 at saleroom level in November 2019, which gives a single data point rather than a true market range. Black-finish Alpa bodies have historically commanded a premium over chrome equivalents because of their lower production numbers, so what a black Alpa 10f is worth today will depend heavily on cosmetic condition, mechanical health and whether a matching Kern or Schneider lens is included; collectors searching for what one sells for should treat the 2019 figure as indicative only.
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: November 2019
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 2,800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37844) Title: Alpa 10f black
Description:
probably the rarest Alpa made - production records state that only 8 Alpas 10f in black have been made, the example offered here is in excellent condition and working order, with body cap and leather case Estimate: EUR 2,800 - EUR 3,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Alpa 10f (black) worth at UK auction?
The only recorded UK auction hammer price in our data is £2,800 from November 2019; with just one sale on file we cannot quote a reliable current range, and the true value of any individual body depends on condition and completeness.
How much does a black Alpa 10f sell for compared with the chrome version?
Black-finish Alpa bodies are scarcer than chrome ones and generally carry a price premium with collectors, but our sales history contains only one black 10f result, so any direct comparison would be speculative.
Why is the Alpa 10f collectible?
Pignons produced Alpa SLRs in small quantities to high mechanical standards in Switzerland, and the black 10f in particular appeals to collectors of low-volume European precision cameras.