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Rectaflex 'Liechtenstein'

The Rectaflex 'Liechtenstein' is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera associated with the Italian Rectaflex marque, produced in very limited numbers and now encountered almost exclusively as a collector item. It sits at the scarce end of the post-war SLR market, where surviving examples surface only occasionally at specialist auction.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Rectaflex 'Liechtenstein' have ranged from roughly £1,700 to £3,900, with a median close to £3,600 — wholesale saleroom results rather than dealer retail. The sample is thin and condition-sensitive, so what a 'Liechtenstein' is worth today depends heavily on completeness and cosmetic state; a clean, matching example sells for a clear premium over a tired one, and values on this model can swing several thousand pounds between sales.

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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 2018

Date Price Source
Nov 2018 EUR 2,600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2013 EUR 3,600 Leitz Auction
May 2012 EUR 4,000 Leitz Auction
May 2011 EUR 1,600 Leitz Auction
Dec 2009 EUR 1,700 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 2,400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2005 EUR 3,900 Leitz Auction
May 2005 EUR 2,400 Leitz Auction
May 2004 EUR 4,167 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rectaflex 'Liechtenstein' worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, a Rectaflex 'Liechtenstein' is worth roughly £1,700 to £3,900, with recent sales clustering near £3,600 for presentable examples.

How much does a Rectaflex 'Liechtenstein' sell for at auction?

Recorded hammer prices sit between about £1,700 and £3,900, so the price a given example sells for depends mainly on condition, originality and completeness.

Why does the value vary so much?

The sample of sales is small and the model is scarce, so each appearance is effectively its own market — cosmetic condition and verified originality drive most of the spread.

Is it a usable camera or a collector piece?

At these price levels the 'Liechtenstein' trades almost entirely as a collector item; buyers prioritise preservation over regular shooting use.

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