Rollei Rolleiflex (9x12, prototype)
The Rolleiflex 9x12 is a prototype large-format camera from Rollei, a German manufacturer better known for its medium-format twin-lens reflex models. As an experimental piece that did not reach series production, it sits outside the company's standard catalogue and is encountered only as a one-off collector item.
Pricing reference for this prototype is extremely thin: a single documented UK auction hammer result from 2013 reached £13,000, which establishes the only known wholesale saleroom benchmark rather than a true market range. Because prototypes trade so rarely, today's value depends almost entirely on provenance, documentation and the specific buyer in the room on the day, and a current price could deviate substantially from that 2013 figure.
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 2013
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 13,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_27238) Title: Rolleiflex Prototype 9x12
Description:
very rare and fully authentic oversized Rolleiflex prototype for 9x12cm exposures, with a pair of Tessar 4.5/15cm nos.344459 (taking lens) & 259507 (viewing lens) in helicoid focusing mount and original case with strap, the camera came from the factory long before Rollei went into bankruptcy Estimate: EUR 10,000 - EUR 12,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rolleiflex 9x12 prototype worth today?
The only recorded UK auction sale, from 2013, achieved a hammer price of £13,000, so that figure is the sole reference point for what the camera has sold for; a current value cannot be reliably narrowed beyond that single data point.
How much does a Rolleiflex 9x12 prototype sell for at auction?
With just one verified sale on file, there is no meaningful price range — the documented result is £13,000 hammer, and any future sale could land materially above or below that depending on provenance and bidder interest.
Why is the price information so limited?
This camera was a prototype rather than a production model, so examples almost never appear on the open market, and there is not enough sales data to construct a reliable median or range.