Simons Sico
The Simons Sico is a rare collector-grade camera that surfaces only occasionally in specialist UK auctions. Public reference data on this model is limited, so detail beyond its appearance in dedicated camera salerooms is scarce.
At UK auction the Simons Sico has changed hands at hammer prices from £3,000 to £4,500, with only two recorded results between 2004 and 2007 — these are wholesale saleroom figures rather than retail asking prices. Given how thinly it trades, what a Simons Sico is worth today depends heavily on the specific example offered, and a fresh sale could materially reset the price expectation.
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 2015 | EUR 5,000 | Leitz Auction | |
|
Auction: Leitz Auction 27 (Lot AI_27_31636) Title: Simons Sico
Description:
very rare Swiss camera for 25 exposures on 35mm roll film in original condition, in complete and working order, close focus Rüo Anast., Sico 3.5/6cm no.6401 in Dial set Compur shutter Estimate: EUR 7,000 - EUR 8,000 |
|||
|
Loading...
|
|||
| May 2010 | EUR 3,200 | Leitz Auction | |
|
Auction: Leitz Auction 17 (Lot AI_17_11415) Title: Simons Sico
Description:
very rare Swiss wooden camera with brass trim for 25 exposures 30x40mm on un-perforated 35mm film, 3.5/6cm Rüo Anastigmat no.6503 in Dial set Compur shutter, in good original condition with original SICO leather case Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 6,000 |
|||
|
Loading...
|
|||
| May 2007 | EUR 4,500 | Leitz Auction | |
|
Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_16280) Title: Simons Sico
Description:
very rare Swiss camera for 25 pictures 30x40mm on unperforated 35mm film, in top original condition, both spools, 3.5/6cm Rüo Anastigmat no.5524 in Rim-set Compur shutter, original ever ready case Estimate: EUR 9,000 - EUR 10,000 |
|||
|
Loading...
|
|||
| Nov 2005 | EUR 7,500 | Leitz Auction | |
|
Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_25631) Title: Simons Sico
Description:
very rare camera for 25 exposures 30x40mm on unperforated 35mm film, both film spools, 3.5/6cm Rueo Anast. no.6394, dial set Compur shutter Estimate: EUR 7,000 - EUR 8,000 |
|||
|
Loading...
|
|||
| May 2004 | EUR 3,021 | Leitz Auction | |
|
Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23466) Title: Simons Sico 1.model
Description:
very rare Swiss camera for 25 exposures 30x40mm on unperforated 35mm rollfilm, wooden body with brass fittings, Rüdersdorf Rüo Anastigmat Sico 3.5/6cm in Compur shutter Estimate: EUR 1,923 - EUR 240 |
|||
|
Loading...
|
|||
Frequently asked questions
What is a Simons Sico worth?
Recorded UK auction hammer prices for the Simons Sico sit between £3,000 and £4,500, though with only two known sales the value of any individual example can vary widely.
How much does a Simons Sico sell for at auction?
The two documented UK auction results are £3,021 in 2004 and £4,500 in 2007, both hammer prices excluding commission.
Why is the price range so wide?
With so few sales on record, condition, completeness, and bidder interest on the day have an outsized effect on what a Simons Sico sells for.