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# Theodore Howard Somervell (1890–1975)

## What is Theodore Howard Somervell’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for Theodore Howard Somervell at 4 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,621 including buyer’s premium (middle half $872–$4,536, n=5). The auction record is $6,280 for Mount Dharamsura, Parvati Valley of the Himachal Himalaya, India (2026, Cheffins Fine Art). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Dharamsura, Parvati Valley of the Himachal Himalaya, India, 1943 | Mount Dharamsura, Parvati Valley of the Himachal Himalaya, India signed and twice dated 'THS 1943.69' (lower right) oil on canvas | $6,280 | Cheffins Fine Art | May 2026 |
| 2 | Liathach, 1890 | Painting | $5,335 | Bonhams | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Wetherlam, Lake District, 1974 | Wetherlam, Lake District signed and dated 'THS 74' (lower right) oil on board | $4,536 | Cheffins Fine Art | May 2026 |
| 4 | Sunrise in the Palni Hills, South India, 1890 | Watercolour and gouache | $2,621 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Loch Leven, 1890 | Gouache | $2,591 | Bonhams | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Gable from Haystacks, Cumbria, 1890 | Painting | $2,286 | Bonhams | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | The Rock Face, 1890 | Painting | $1,829 | Bonhams | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | View down the river Arno, Florence, 1959 | View down the river Arno, Florence signed and dated 'THS 1959' (lower left) watercolour | $872 | Cheffins Fine Art | May 2026 |
| 9 | The Dolomite mountains, 1890 | Watercolour and gouache over pencil | $807 | Sworders | Mar 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $3,578 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,591 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Theodore Howard Somervell is a British artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $2,286. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Theodore Howard Somervell sold in 2026 for $4,536, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Theodore Howard Somervell work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Howard Somervell work is $2,286.

The median Theodore Howard Somervell painting sells for $2,606 across 8 lots.

The median Theodore Howard Somervell work on paper sells for $872 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $2,606† | $6,280 | — | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $872† | $1,885† | — | 2026-05-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,363–$4,057† | $2,606† | $6,280 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $6,280 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,335 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,885† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $872 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Theodore Howard Somervell worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Howard Somervell work is $2,286. The median Theodore Howard Somervell painting sells for $2,606 across 8 lots. The median Theodore Howard Somervell work on paper sells for $872 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Theodore Howard Somervell's auction record?

Theodore Howard Somervell's auction record is $6,280, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.