Giorgio Sommer (1834–1914)
What is Giorgio Sommer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Giorgio Sommer at 12 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $186 including buyer’s premium (middle half $126–$268, n=15). The auction record is $8,110 for Italie, c. 1865. Pompéi. Chien pétrifié. Temple Uside. Amphithéâtre. Strada di Stabbia. Forum. Basilique. Temple de Vénus. Fours. Panorama. Chiasa di Diomede. Strada delle Tombe (2013, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italie, c. 1865. Pompéi. Chien pétrifié. Temple Uside. Amphithéâtre. Strada di Stabbia. Forum. Basilique. Temple de Vénus. Fours. Panorama. Chiasa di Diomede. Strada delle Tombe, 1865 | 12 épreuves sur papier albuminé, contrecollées sur cartons | $8,110 | Ader | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Italie. Naples, 1870 - 1880. Costumi. Marchand de fruits. Vol à la tire. Vendeurs et mangeurs de pâtes | Albumen print | $2,051 | Ader | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Italie, c. 1865. Naples et ses environs. Cloître de Saint Martin. Largo Palazzo et Saint Elme. Panorama. Musée archéologique de Naples (Statuaire). Posillipo. Amalfi. Couvent des Capucins. Paestum, Temple de Neptune, 1865 | 19 épreuves sur papier albuminé, contrecollées sur cartons | $1,622 | Ader | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | Italie. Naples. (c. 1870). Naples. Vésuve. Capri. Musée de Naples. Pompéi, circa 1870 | 37 épreuves sur papier albuminé, contrecollées sur cartons montés sur onglets | $884 | Ader | Dec 2013 |
| 5 | Artemis | Bronze on marble column | $750 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Feb 2020 |
| 6 | Vesuvio. Cratere Erniario ; Funicolare, 1880 | Due stampe all'albumina | $737 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2026 |
| 7 | Napoli, circa 1870s | Leather album with gilt decorations | $574 | Chiswick Auctions | Aug 2025 |
| 8 | Mangeurs de spaghettis, 1865 | Albumen print | $439 | Ader | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | Napoli, Cappella S. Severo, Cristo, 1880 | Stampa all'albumina | $307 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Album fotografico - Napoli - Sommer, Giorgio - Photo album - Naples, circa 1870 | Albumen photos | $291 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 44 | $135 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $148 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Giorgio Sommer is an Italian artist with 144 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $186. 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 Giorgio Sommer sold in 2026 for $307, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giorgio Sommer work is $186.
The median Giorgio Sommer photograph sells for $186 across 62 lots.
The median Giorgio Sommer print sells for $175 across 1 lots.
The median Giorgio Sommer sculpture sells for $750 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Giorgio Sommer photographs typically sell for $108–$483 (the middle half of 61 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $175 | $175 | — | 2026-10-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $750 | $750 | — | 2020-02-10 |
| Photography | 106 | $186†‡ | $8,110 | 58.5% | 2026-09-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1,837‡ | $8,110 | — | 2023-12-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 61 | $108–$483†‡ | $186†‡ | $8,110 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2013 | $8,110 |
| Photography | 2021 | $2,051 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $175 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Giorgio Sommer worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giorgio Sommer work is $186. The median Giorgio Sommer photograph sells for $186 across 62 lots. The median Giorgio Sommer print sells for $175 across 1 lots. The median Giorgio Sommer sculpture sells for $750 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Giorgio Sommer photographs typically sell for $108–$483 (the middle half of 61 sold 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 the average price of a Giorgio Sommer photograph?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giorgio Sommer photograph is $186. 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 Giorgio Sommer's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giorgio Sommer photograph is $8,110.
What is the average price of a small Giorgio Sommer photograph?
Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giorgio Sommer photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $186, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Giorgio Sommer's auction record?
Giorgio Sommer's auction record is $8,110, set in 2013.
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