Ferdinand Sommer (1822–1901)
Ferdinand Sommer is a Swiss artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $586. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ferdinand Sommer sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $586 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ferdinand Sommer on OpeningBid →What is a Ferdinand Sommer work worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Sommer work is $586.
The median Ferdinand Sommer painting sells for $586 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $586† | $586† | 33.3% | 2025-06-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $586† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ferdinand Sommer worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Sommer work is $586. The median Ferdinand Sommer painting sells for $586 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ferdinand Sommer's auction record?
Ferdinand Sommer's auction record is $1,022, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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