Peter van Sommers (1930–2025)
What is Peter van Sommers’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Peter van Sommers at 1 houses since 2026. Over the last 24 months the median price was $178 including buyer’s premium (middle half $126–$317, n=24). The auction record is $569 for Belltowers Greece (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belltowers Greece | Acrylic on board | $569 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Deck Ventilators | Oil on board | $521 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Fishing boats: Cascais No. 1 | Oil on composition board | $441 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Fishing boats: Cascais No.2 | Oil on composition board | $397 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Shutters Amsterdam | Acrylic on board | $369 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Townscape | Acrylic on board | $328 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Abstract No.4, circa 1970s | Enamel on composition board | $313 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 8 | Blossom | Acrylic on board | $304 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Abstract No.3, circa 1970s | Enamel on composition board | $269 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 10 | Abstract No.5, circa 1970s | Enamel on composition board | $251 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $178 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $304 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $161 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Peter van Sommers is an Australia artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2026, median price $178.
A work by Peter van Sommers sold in 2026 for $191, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter van Sommers work is $178.
The median Peter van Sommers painting sells for $178 across 24 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $178 | $569 | 63.2% | 2026-09-02 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $162–$383 | $304 | $569 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $107–$251 | $161 | $521 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $569 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $521 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter van Sommers worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter van Sommers work is $178. The median Peter van Sommers painting sells for $178 across 24 lots.
What is the average price of a Peter van Sommers painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter van Sommers painting is $178.
What is Peter van Sommers's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter van Sommers painting is $569.
What is the average price of a large Peter van Sommers painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Peter van Sommers painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $161, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Peter van Sommers painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter van Sommers painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $304, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Peter van Sommers's auction record?
Peter van Sommers's auction record is $569, set in 2026.
See the full Peter van Sommers record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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