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# Peter van Sommers (1930–2025)

## What is Peter van Sommers’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $178 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $304 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $161 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Peter van Sommers work 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.

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

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Peter van Sommers auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-van-sommers (updated 2026-11-03).

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.