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# Carl August Sommer (1829–1894)

Carl August Sommer is an American artist with 2 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,348. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Carl August Sommer sold in 2025 for $1,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl August Sommer work worth?

Across 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl August Sommer work is $1,348.

The median Carl August Sommer painting sells for $1,348 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $1,348† | $1,700 | — | 2025-03-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,700 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $995† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Carl August Sommer worth?

Across 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl August Sommer work is $1,348. The median Carl August Sommer painting sells for $1,348 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Carl August Sommer's auction record?

Carl August Sommer's auction record is $1,700, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.