Paul Sormani (1817–1877)
What is Paul Sormani’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 89 auction results for Paul Sormani at 31 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,898 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,086–$5,523, n=7). The auction record is $125,000 for A FINE FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED AMARANTH, KINGWOOD, TULIPWOOD, SYCAMORE AND PARQUETRY PEDESTAL CLOCK AND COMPANTION BAROMETER (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A FINE FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED AMARANTH, KINGWOOD, TULIPWOOD, SYCAMORE AND PARQUETRY PEDESTAL CLOCK AND COMPANTION BAROMETER | Ormolu | $125,000 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |
| 2 | Untitled | — | $120,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 3 | A FINE FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD, SATINE AND ACAJOU FLAMEE BUREAU PLAT | Ormolu-mounted kingwood, satine and acajou flamee | $80,311 | Christie's | Mar 2009 |
| 4 | A LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY MEUBLE À HAUTEUR D'APPUI, PARIS, CIRCA 1870 | Gilt-bronze, flame figured mahogany, brèche violette marble, opening to two shelves | $58,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 5 | A PAIR OF FRENCH GILTWOOD CONSOLES | Giltwood with medous breccia top | $51,276 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 6 | BY PAUL SORMANI, THE DESIGN ATTRIBUTED TO ÉDOUARD LIÈVRE, PARIS, LATE 19TH CENTURY | Ormolu-mounted mahogany | $37,438 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | BY PAUL SORMANI, PARIS, CIRCA 1900, circa 1900 | Ormolu-mounted mahogany with green leather inset top | $27,321 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 8 | BY PAUL SORMANI, PARIS, CIRCA 1890, 1890 | Marble top above a spreading cornice and a pair of cupboard doors inlaid with | $24,331 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 9 | BY PAUL SORMANI, PARIS, THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY | Ormolu-mounted mahogany with glass | $23,175 | Christie's | Sep 2008 |
| 10 | A Louis XV/XVI Transitional Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bois Satiné and Vernis Martin Cabinet on Stand by Paul Sormani, Circa 1870, 1870 | Gilt-bronze | $22,680 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 31 | $9,966 |
| Sculpture | 28 | $5,880 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $12,329 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $5,095 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,938 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 89 results from 31 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Sormani is a French artist with 96 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $6,761. 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 Paul Sormani is recorded as sold in 2025 for $13,518; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Sormani on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Sormani work worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Sormani work is $6,761.
The median Paul Sormani sculpture sells for $7,500 across 8 lots.
The median Paul Sormani painting sells for $22,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 1 | $22,500 | $22,500 | — | 2015-10-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 13 | $7,500 | $125,000 | 61.5% | 2021-05-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $80,311† | $125,000 | — | 2018-04-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $125,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $22,680 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $22,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Sormani worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Sormani work is $6,761. The median Paul Sormani sculpture sells for $7,500 across 8 lots. The median Paul Sormani painting sells for $22,500 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 the average price of a Paul Sormani sculpture?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Sormani sculpture is $7,500.
What is Paul Sormani's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Sormani sculpture is $125,000.
What is Paul Sormani's auction record?
Paul Sormani's auction record is $125,000, set in 2018.
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