William Sommer (1867–1949)
William Sommer is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,262. 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 William Sommer sold in 2022 for $1,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Sommer on OpeningBid →What is a William Sommer work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Sommer work is $1,262.
The median William Sommer work on paper sells for $888 across 12 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 | 14 | $888†‡ | $4,500 | 85.7% | 2024-03-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $300–$1,444†‡ | $781†‡ | $3,555 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $3,555 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Sommer worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Sommer work is $1,262. The median William Sommer work on paper sells for $888 across 12 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 William Sommer work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Sommer work on paper is $888. 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 William Sommer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Sommer work on paper is $4,500.
What is the average price of a small William Sommer work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Sommer work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $781, 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 William Sommer's auction record?
William Sommer's auction record is $4,500, set in 2022.
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