Pignons Alpa 11es 'Jubilé 50'
The Alpa 11es 'Jubilé 50' is a 35mm SLR produced by Pignons SA of Ballaigues, Switzerland, issued to mark the 50th anniversary of the Alpa line. It belongs to the final generation of Alpa reflex cameras and was made in very limited numbers, positioning it at the top of the range when new.
With only one tracked UK auction result, the 'Jubilé 50' is exceptionally thinly traded: a single hammer price of £8,000 was recorded in June 2025, and that figure is the only saleroom evidence of what the camera is worth today in 2026. Because this is a wholesale auction result rather than a retail asking price, dealer-listed examples typically sell for more, and value is highly sensitive to completeness of the commemorative presentation set and cosmetic condition.
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: June 2025
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 8,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01886) Title: Alpa 11es chrome 'Jubilé 50'
Description:
The Alpa 11es chrome special edition is one of the rarest Alpa camera, only 12 examples have been produced in 1989 to celebrate 50 years of the company, with 'Jubilé 50' engraved on the front, with body cap and a rare red presentation box (cond. B+), this is also the last original Alpa camera ever built (!), a unique opportunity for every Alpa collector! Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 6,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Alpa 11es 'Jubilé 50' worth today?
The only tracked UK auction sale, in June 2025, achieved a hammer price of £8,000, so that figure is the best current reference for what the model is worth, though thin trading means individual results can vary widely.
How much does an Alpa 11es 'Jubilé 50' sell for at auction?
On the single recorded UK saleroom result, the price was £8,000 at hammer, excluding buyer's premium; with so few data points, future sales could land above or below this level depending on condition and completeness.
Why is the value of this Alpa so high?
The 'Jubilé 50' was a commemorative, low-production variant of an already scarce Swiss SLR line, and its rarity rather than specification is the main driver of the price it sells for.