Pignons Alpa 11si
The Alpa 11si is a 35mm SLR produced by Pignons SA in Switzerland, positioned at the top of the company's hand-assembled camera range. Built in small numbers compared with mainstream Japanese SLRs of its era, it sat at a premium price point when new and is now sought primarily by collectors of Swiss precision cameras.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Alpa 11si have ranged from around £750 to £3,400, with a median of roughly £880 across the recorded saleroom results. These are wholesale hammer figures rather than retail asking prices, and condition and completeness drive much of the spread — today an outlier above £3,000 reflects an exceptional example, while sub-£1,000 results are more typical for working bodies offered without accessories.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
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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.
Prices updated: June 2017
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 2,400 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35342) Title: Alpa 11si black
Description:
very beautiful outfit including body in black crinkle finish, eye-cup, Kern-Macro-Switar 1.9/50mm no.1114074 with clean optics, matching Alpa metal hood, Alpa UV filter, brown leather case - all in near mint and working condition Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,200 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 750 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 30 (Lot AI_30_34333) Title: Alpa 11si black
Description:
user camera in good working condition, Kern-Macro-Switar 1.9/50mm no.735407 (cleaning marks on front element), original hood, incomplete everready case Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 1,200 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 30 (Lot AI_30_34864) Title: Alpa 11si outfit
Description:
near mint body in good working order, with Kern Macro-Switar AR 1.8/50mm no.752107 (cond. B/A, clean optics, original hood), and Schneider Alpa-Curtagon 2.8/35mm no.7452900 (near mint with caps and keeper) Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,600 |
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| Jun 2015 | EUR 3,400 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 27 (Lot AI_27_32112) Title: Alpa 11si chrome
Description:
uncommon and near mint chrome body in good working condition, with all-black Kern Macro-Switar 1.9/50mm no.1103836 Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| May 2012 | EUR 3,400 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_14203) Title: Alpa 11si Black
Description:
near mint black body (some parts black painted) in good working condition, with all-black Kern Macro-Switar 1.9/50mm no.1104065 (clean lenses, filter, cap), black everready case, strap, hood in maker's box Estimate: EUR 2,500 - EUR 3,000 |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_17453) Title: Alpa 11si black
Description:
used camera in good working condition, with Kern-Macro-Switar 1.9/50mm no.735407, original hood, incomplete everready case Estimate: EUR 1,500 - EUR 1,800 |
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| May 2007 | EUR 1,400 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_16289) Title: Alpa 11si
Description:
one of the 10 last cameras produced, rare body in black crinkle finish and brown lizard covering with Canon screen, strap lugs, eye-cup and cap Estimate: EUR 2,200 - EUR 2,500 |
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| Nov 2005 | £960 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 236) Title: Alpa 11Si no. 60421
Description:
Alpa 11Si no. 60421 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Jan 1998 | £805 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 293) Title: Alpa 11si no. 60538
Description:
Alpa 11si no. 60538 Estimate: £800 - £1,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Alpa 11si worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, an Alpa 11si is typically worth between about £750 and £1,400, with a median around £880. Exceptional examples have sold for substantially more.
How much does an Alpa 11si sell for at auction?
Recorded UK hammer prices range from £750 to £3,400, so what one sells for depends heavily on cosmetic condition, mechanical health, and whether a lens is included.
Why is the Alpa 11si价格 so variable?
The price varies because Pignons produced the Alpa range in small quantities, so each sale reflects the specific body's condition and configuration rather than a deep, liquid market.
Is the Alpa 11si a good user camera?
It can be used, but service availability is limited and the proprietary mount restricts lens choice, so most buyers value it as a collector item rather than a daily shooter.