Frederick Sommer (1905–1999)
Frederick Sommer is an artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $12,438.
A work by Frederick Sommer sold in 2006 for $27,879, 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 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Sommer work is $12,438.
The median Frederick Sommer photograph sells for $10,700 across 24 lots.
The median Frederick Sommer print sells for $21,399 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 | $21,399 | $21,399 | — | 2004-04-27 |
| Photography | 27 | $10,700‡ | $85,598 | 88.9% | 2026-01-25 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $9,768–$21,227‡ | $15,785‡ | $85,598 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2004 | $85,598 |
| Photography | 1999 | $28,552 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $21,399 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frederick Sommer worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Sommer work is $12,438. The median Frederick Sommer photograph sells for $10,700 across 24 lots. The median Frederick Sommer print sells for $21,399 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Frederick Sommer photograph?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Sommer photograph is $10,700. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frederick Sommer's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Sommer photograph is $85,598.
What is the average price of a small Frederick Sommer photograph?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick Sommer photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $15,785, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frederick Sommer's auction record?
Frederick Sommer's auction record is $85,598, set in 2004.
See the full Frederick Sommer record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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