Pignons Alpa 6b (black)
The Alpa 6b is a 35mm film SLR produced by Pignons SA of Ballaigues, Switzerland. The black-finish variant is the less common cosmetic version of the model and was aimed at the upper end of the precision-camera market when new.
Auction data for the black Alpa 6b is thin: a single UK saleroom hammer record from June 2019 shows the camera selling for £1,400, and that figure remains the only firm reference point for what one is worth today. Because this is a wholesale auction price rather than a retail asking figure, dealer-listed examples typically carry a premium on top, and condition and completeness can move the value sharply either way.
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 2019
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 1,400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37072) Title: Alpa 6b black
Description:
rare original black paint Alpa with green covering, from a small batch with numbers 41034-41044 made in 1960, in excellent condition and good working order, with body cap Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Alpa 6b (black) worth today?
On the limited evidence available, a black Alpa 6b sold at UK auction for £1,400 in 2019, and that hammer price is the clearest guide to current value.
How much does an Alpa 6b in black finish sell for at auction?
Only one verified UK hammer result is on file, at £1,400, so the sample is too small to quote a reliable range or median price.
Why does the black Alpa 6b command a higher price than more common SLRs?
Pignons produced Alpa cameras in small numbers in Switzerland, and the black-finish 6b is scarcer than the chrome version, which supports the value seen in the saleroom.