> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ed-sommer · updated 2026-11-01

# Ed Sommer (b. 1932)

Ed Sommer is an artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $378. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ed Sommer is recorded as sold in 2023 for $397; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ed Sommer work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed Sommer work is $378.

The median Ed Sommer sculpture sells for $378 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $378‡ | $378‡ | 33.3% | 2012-06-27 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $378‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Ed Sommer worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed Sommer work is $378. The median Ed Sommer sculpture sells for $378 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ed Sommer's auction record?

Ed Sommer's auction record is $397, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ed Sommer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ed-sommer (updated 2026-11-01).

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.