Pignons Alpa 81 surgical
The Alpa 81 surgical is a specialised variant within the Alpa line made by the Swiss firm Pignons S.A., adapted for medical and surgical photography rather than general use. Examples in this configuration are scarce on the open market, which shapes both how the camera is described and how its value is assessed today.
Sales data for the Alpa 81 surgical is extremely thin: the only recorded UK auction hammer result on file is £1,600 from November 2003, a wholesale saleroom level that excludes commission. With just a single data point, it is not possible to give a reliable current price range or median, and what an Alpa 81 surgical is worth in 2026 will depend heavily on condition, completeness and which specialist buyers are active when an example surfaces.
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 2003
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 1,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22978) Title: Alpa Surgical Mod.81 + 1,9/50
Description:
Chrom Version, neu mit 1,9/50 Kern-Macro-Switar Nr.1103242, Deckel, Originalbox Estimate: EUR 19,730 - EUR 568,870 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Alpa 81 surgical worth today?
The only UK auction hammer price on record is £1,600 from 2003, so a precise current value cannot be given; recent comparable sales would be needed to estimate what one sells for now.
Why is the price guidance for the Alpa 81 surgical so limited?
It was a specialist medical-use variant produced in small numbers, and our sales history contains only one verified auction result, which is not enough to establish a reliable price range.
How much does an Alpa 81 surgical sell for at UK auction?
With a single 2003 hammer result of £1,600 and no recent data, any quoted figure would be speculative; buyers and sellers should track upcoming specialist Alpa lots for current market evidence.