Peter Somm (1940–2023)
Peter Somm is a Swiss artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,260. 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 Peter Somm sold in 2022 for a hammer price of $4,844 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Peter Somm on OpeningBid →What is a Peter Somm work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Somm work is $2,260.
The median Peter Somm painting sells for $3,046 across 26 lots.
The median Peter Somm work on paper sells for $1,409 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $3,046†‡ | $11,235 | 83.9% | 2022-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,409†‡ | $2,809 | — | 2022-06-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $399–$866† | $834† | $1,191† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $2,313–$5,124†‡ | $3,287†‡ | $11,235 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,076–$2,140†‡ | $1,409†‡ | $2,809 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $11,235 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $9,088‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,809 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,272‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Somm worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Somm work is $2,260. The median Peter Somm painting sells for $3,046 across 26 lots. The median Peter Somm work on paper sells for $1,409 across 10 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 Peter Somm painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Somm painting is $3,046. 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 Peter Somm's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Somm painting is $11,235.
What is the average price of a medium Peter Somm painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Somm painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,287, 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 the average price of a medium Peter Somm work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Somm work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,409, 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 Peter Somm's auction record?
Peter Somm's auction record is $11,235, set in 2020.
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