Ihagee Parvola (Klein-Ultrix) 1450 (3x4cm)
The Ihagee Parvola (Klein-Ultrix) 1450 is a German-made folding camera producing 3x4cm exposures on roll film, dating from the pre-war era of compact folders. It was sold by Dresden maker Ihagee as a small-format alternative to larger plate and roll-film folders of the period.
UK auction hammer prices for this Parvola variant have ranged roughly £150–£320 across the limited records available, with a midpoint around £235; these are wholesale saleroom results rather than retail asking prices. The model trades infrequently, so what an example is worth today in 2026 depends heavily on cosmetic condition, shutter function, and the presence of the original case.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| f/2.7 Makro-Plasmat lens option | — | — | 1 | £2,728 – £2,728 |
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: April 2021
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| Apr 2021 | £2,728 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | f/2.7 Makro-Plasmat lens option | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 264) Title: An Ihagee Parvola Camera
Description:
1931-39, 3x4cm, black, serial no. 384272, with Hugo Meter Makro Plasmat f/2.7 50mm lens, black, 504502, body, VG, shutter working, slow speeds |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 500 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33437) Title: Ihagee Parvola 3x4cm
Description:
for rollfilm 127, with fast Biotar 2/4.5cm no.1453680 (clean lenses) - exactly this lens is mentioned in 'Hartmut Thiele Fabrikationsbuch Carl Zeiss Jena' as a unique 'S' design Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Mar 2014 | EUR 150 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 25 (Lot AI_25_29760) Title: Ihagee Parvola
Description:
3x4cm, with Anastigmat 3.5/5cm no.902264, quite rare in this format, including: Kochmann Korelle with Coronar 3.5/5cm no.131542 (2) Estimate: EUR 250 - EUR 300 |
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| May 2009 | EUR 320 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_18726) Title: Ihagee Parvola
Description:
3x4cm, with Anastigmat 3.5/5cm no.902264, quite rare in this format, including: Kochmann Korelle with Coronar 3.5/5cm no.131542 (2) Estimate: EUR 250 - EUR 300 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Ihagee Parvola 1450 worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices sit in the £150–£320 range, so a clean working example is generally valued around £230–£250 before commission.
How much does an Ihagee Parvola (Klein-Ultrix) 1450 sell for at auction?
The two recorded UK saleroom results show it sells for £150 at the lower end and £320 at the upper end, with the price driven mainly by shutter condition and bellows integrity.
Is the Ihagee Parvola 1450 still usable?
It can still be used if the bellows are light-tight and the shutter is accurate, though the 3x4cm format requires roll film and careful handling of the folding mechanism.