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Rollei Rolleiflex 4x4 Post-War Baby (black)

The Rolleiflex 4x4 Post-War Baby (black) is a twin-lens reflex camera made by Rollei for 127 roll film, producing 4x4 cm square negatives. Introduced in the post-war era as a smaller counterpart to the 6x6 Rolleiflex, the black-finish version was positioned as a compact TLR for enthusiast photographers.

UK auction hammer prices for this model are thin on the ground, with recorded saleroom results ranging from about £74 to £160 and a midpoint around £120 — wholesale levels before commission, not dealer asking prices. With so few data points the figure is indicative only, and in today's market condition of the shutter, viewing screen and leatherette is what drives what a black 4x4 Baby Rolleiflex is worth. Clean, fully working examples tend to sell for more than the median, while cosmetically tired bodies pull the price down.

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Sales History

Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.

Prices updated: November 2021

Date Price Value GBP Source
Nov 2021 £298 £240 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 USD 400 £303 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Oct 2015 £200 £200 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive)
Jun 2008 EUR 160 £127 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2006 EUR 240 £162 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2005 EUR 480 £328 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2005 EUR 330 £226 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2003 EUR 375 £267 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 1998 £74 £64 🇬🇧 Christie's
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Frequently asked questions

What is a Rolleiflex 4x4 Post-War Baby (black) worth today?

Based on limited UK auction hammer results, the black post-war 4x4 Baby Rolleiflex has sold in a range of roughly £74 to £160, so a working example is typically worth around £120 at saleroom level before commission.

How much does a black Baby Rolleiflex 4x4 sell for at UK auction?

Recorded hammer prices sit between about £74 and £160, though with only a couple of data points the realised value on the day depends heavily on cosmetic condition and whether the shutter and lenses are clean.

Is the black 4x4 Rolleiflex more valuable than the grey version?

Black-finish 4x4 Baby Rolleiflex bodies are generally scarcer than the grey version and tend to attract a premium, but the sample of UK auction sales for the black model is too small to quote a reliable uplift figure.

Can you still use a Rolleiflex 4x4?

Yes, provided the shutter and film transport are working — the camera takes 127 roll film, which is still produced in limited quantities by specialist suppliers.

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