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Schatz & Sons Sola

The Schatz & Sons Sola is a collector-grade camera that appears in specialist auction catalogues rather than mainstream photographic retail. Public documentation on this specific model is limited, so buyers typically rely on saleroom precedent when assessing its value.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Sola have sat in a £1,300–£2,500 range across the four recorded results, with a median around £1,500 — these are wholesale saleroom figures, not dealer retail. The highest result (£2,500) dates to 2005, while the two most recent sales in 2014 and 2017 settled between £1,300 and £1,400, suggesting that in today's market a clean example sells for around the lower-to-middle end of that band. Because only a handful of hammer results exist, a single standout example can move the perceived value materially.

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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.

Date Price Source
Jun 2023 EUR 2,400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2021 £744 Flints Auctions
Jun 2017 EUR 1,400 Leitz Auction
Jun 2015 EUR 2,600 Leitz Auction
Mar 2014 EUR 1,300 Leitz Auction
May 2010 EUR 1,700 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 950 Leitz Auction
Mar 2007 £480 Christie's
Nov 2005 EUR 2,500 Leitz Auction
May 2005 £480 Christie's
Nov 2004 EUR 3,333 Leitz Auction
Sep 2004 £956 Christie's
Sep 2001 £1,645 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Schatz & Sons Sola worth today?

Recorded UK auction hammer prices range from £1,300 to £2,500, with a median near £1,500, so that band is the most defensible guide to current value.

How much does a Schatz & Sons Sola sell for at auction?

The two most recent hammer results, in 2014 and 2017, were £1,300 and £1,400 respectively, indicating recent saleroom prices in the low-to-mid four figures.

Why do prices for the Sola vary so widely?

With only four recorded sales between 2001 and 2017, condition and the individual buyer pool at each auction have a large influence on the final price.