Theophile Somme (1871–1952)
Theophile Somme is a French artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $780. 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 Theophile Somme sold in 2020 for $1,202, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Theophile Somme on OpeningBid →What is a Theophile Somme work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theophile Somme work is $780.
The median Theophile Somme sculpture sells for $815 across 6 lots.
The median Theophile Somme work on paper sells for $574 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $574† | $574† | — | 2012-06-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $815‡ | $5,774‡ | 85.7% | 2025-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $203–$978‡ | $780‡ | $5,774‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $5,774‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1995 | $978 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $574† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Theophile Somme worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theophile Somme work is $780. The median Theophile Somme sculpture sells for $815 across 6 lots. The median Theophile Somme work on paper sells for $574 across 1 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 Theophile Somme's auction record?
Theophile Somme's auction record is $5,774, set in 2006. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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