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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “Frederick Sommer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frederick-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.