Ferdinand Sommer (1822–1901)
Ferdinand Sommer is a Swiss artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,049. 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 Ferdinand Sommer sold in 2024 for $1,049, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ferdinand Sommer on OpeningBid →What is a Ferdinand Sommer work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Sommer work is $1,049.
The median Ferdinand Sommer painting sells for $1,049 across 29 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ferdinand Sommer paintings typically sell for $421–$1,136 (the middle half of 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $1,049†‡ | $2,796† | 64.4% | 2024-09-10 |
† 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) | 25 | $421–$1,136†‡ | $907†‡ | $2,796† |
† 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 | 2009 | $2,796† |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2,301† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ferdinand Sommer worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Sommer work is $1,049. The median Ferdinand Sommer painting sells for $1,049 across 29 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ferdinand Sommer paintings typically sell for $421–$1,136 (the middle half of 25 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 Ferdinand Sommer painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Sommer painting is $1,049. 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 Ferdinand Sommer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Sommer painting is $2,796. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,796 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Ferdinand Sommer painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ferdinand Sommer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $907, 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 Ferdinand Sommer's auction record?
Ferdinand Sommer's auction record is $2,796, set in 2009. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,796 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Ferdinand Sommer record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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