Pignons Alpa 11si PIN black
The Alpa 11si is a 35mm SLR produced by Pignons SA of Ballaigues, Switzerland, the final development of the long-running Alpa reflex line introduced in the post-war decades. The PIN black variant is a late-production version finished in black with a PIN-engraved designation, made in very small numbers for a specialist clientele.
Auction data for this exact variant is extremely thin: the only recorded UK saleroom hammer price on file is £2,800 in November 2016, which sets the reference point for what a black PIN-marked 11si has fetched at auction. As of 2026 there is not enough recent activity to quote a reliable range or median, and condition, completeness and provenance heavily influence what any given example sells for today.
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
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 7,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01887) Title: Alpa 11si PIN black
Description:
Extremely rare body with the most precise film advance of all Alpa cameras, only 36 units made, equipped with special back with three positioning pins for a frame positioning accuracy within a tolerance of 0.02mm, special focusing screen engraved with measuring lines, in very good condition, with chrome body cap. Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 5,000 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 2,800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33692) Title: Alpa 11si PIN black
Description:
extremely rare body (total production 36 units only) with most precise film advance of all Alpa cameras, equipped with special back with three positioning pins for a frame positioning accuracy within a tolerance of 0.02mm, special ground glass engraved with measuring lines, in very good condition and perfect working order, with near mint Kern Macro-Switar 1.8/50mm AR no.1021205, hood and front cap Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 4,500 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 2,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17950) Title: Alpa 11si PIN black
Description:
extremely rare body (total production 36 units only) in perfect working order, with Kern Macro-Switar 1.9/50mm no.1114232, clean lenses Estimate: EUR 3,500 - EUR 4,500 |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_17454) Title: Alpa 11si black
Description:
mint body in perfect working order, some parts black painted, with M42 Auto-Alpa 1.7/50mm no.2582800 (clean lenses, cap), M42 Auto Adapter AUTOBAG Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Alpa 11si PIN black worth today?
The single recorded UK auction hammer price on file is £2,800 from 2016; with only one data point, current value is uncertain and should be assessed against fresh comparable sales.
How much does an Alpa 11si PIN black sell for at auction?
The available sales history shows one UK hammer result at £2,800, but this was several years ago and the price a clean example achieves now will depend on condition and whether the original lens and accessories are present.
Why is the price of this Alpa so high?
Alpa 11si bodies were hand-built in small quantities in Switzerland, and the black PIN variant is a low-production late version, so scarcity rather than feature set drives the value.