Frederick Sommer (1905–1999)
Frederick Sommer is an American artist with 119 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $12,600.
A work by Frederick Sommer sold in 2022 for $18,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frederick Sommer on OpeningBid →What is a Frederick Sommer work worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Sommer work is $12,600.
The median Frederick Sommer photograph sells for $12,500 across 61 lots.
The median Frederick Sommer work on paper sells for $4,166 across 3 lots.
The median Frederick Sommer print sells for $864 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Frederick Sommer photographs typically sell for $7,188–$17,570 (the middle half of 55 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $864 | $1,207 | — | 2025-11-04 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $4,166 | $7,000 | — | 2024-05-16 |
| Photography | 76 | $12,500 | $40,000 | 80.3% | 2026-04-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $49,000 | $85,000 | — | 2017-04-03 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 55 | $7,188–$17,570 | $12,500 | $40,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $40,000 |
| Photography | 2013 | $40,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $4,166 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,207 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $521 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frederick Sommer worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Sommer work is $12,600. The median Frederick Sommer photograph sells for $12,500 across 61 lots. The median Frederick Sommer work on paper sells for $4,166 across 3 lots. The median Frederick Sommer print sells for $864 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frederick Sommer photographs typically sell for $7,188–$17,570 (the middle half of 55 sold lots).
What is the average price of a Frederick Sommer photograph?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Sommer photograph is $12,500.
What is Frederick Sommer's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Sommer photograph is $40,000.
What is the average price of a small Frederick Sommer photograph?
Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick Sommer photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Frederick Sommer's auction record?
Frederick Sommer's auction record is $85,000, set in 2007.
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