Pignons Alpa 11el
The Alpa 11el is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera made by the Swiss firm Pignons SA of Ballaigues. It belongs to the later Alpa 11-series line and was offered as a precision-built SLR aimed at the professional and high-end amateur market.
With only two recorded UK auction hammer results to reference, the 11el has sold at saleroom level for between £850 and £1,200, with a midpoint around £1,025. Because these are wholesale auction prices rather than dealer asking figures, condition and completeness are significant factors in where an individual example lands in today's market, and a fresh sale could easily fall outside this narrow band.
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.
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| Nov 2022 | USD 3,200 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | |
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Auction: November 2022 Results (Lot 66) Title: Alpa Model 11el in black paint finish, with 50mm Macro-Switar f1,9
Description:
Alpa Model 11el in black paint finish, with 50mm Macro-Switar f1,9 |
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| May 2009 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_18999) Title: Alpa 11el black
Description:
rare Alpa body in black crinkle finish (total production 548 units only), in excellent condition and good working order, matching all-black Kern Macro-Switar 1.9/50mm no.1104514, cap Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| May 2009 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_19000) Title: Alpa 11el chrome/green
Description:
rare Alpa body with green leather covering and black painted base plate with green leather covering, shutter not accurate, meter not working, matching Kern Macro-Switar 1.8/50mm no.971668, cap Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,000 |
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| Nov 2007 | EUR 850 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 12 (Lot AI_12_20221) Title: Alpa 11el black
Description:
rare Alpa in black crinkle finish, in good working order with Kern-Macro-Switar 1.9/50mm no.1103510 (condition B/A, clean lenses), cap, case, instructions Estimate: EUR 1,300 - EUR 1,500 |
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| Nov 2006 | £504 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 388) Title: Alpa 11el no. 59231
Description:
Alpa 11el no. 59231 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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