What is a William Sommer work on paper worth?
1867–1949 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 10 works by William Sommer with a published auction price sold between $394Sign up free to see and $1,668Sign up free to see, and the median is $860Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $600Sign up free to see across 7 sales. In the last five years the median was $600Sign up free to see across 7 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
Thinking of selling? How to sell a William Sommer work on paper: process, costs and recent prices →
William Sommer prices by medium
- Auction results
- 22
- Sold rate
- 45%
- Active at auction
- 2006–2025
- Median price
- $860Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $22.5kSign up free to see Landscape Vista (Brandywine Valley), Bonhams, Nov 2015
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 7 | $263–$860Sign up free to see | $600Sign up free to see |
| Paintings | 3 | $1.7k–$22.5kSign up free to see | $4.3kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Rachel Davis Fine Arts (14), James D. Julia (5), Clarke Auction Gallery (1)
Need an appraisal for insurance? Request a written William Sommer appraisal →
Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Recent William Sommer sales
- Red Roof and Snow Walk/ Brandywine Winter, oil on panel — $4,250Sign up free to see, Austin Auction Gallery, Sep 5, 2025
- Portrait of Woman in Chair, Watercolor and pencil on paper — $150Sign up free to see, Clarke Auction Gallery, Apr 6, 2025
- Horse and Trainer, watercolor and pen and ink on illustration board, estate — $325Sign up free to see, Rachel Davis Fine Arts, Oct 19, 2024
- Brandywine Landscape, watercolor on paper — $700Sign up free to see, Rachel Davis Fine Arts, Oct 19, 2024
- Mrs. Sommer, watercolor, pen and ink on paper, matted and — $200Sign up free to see, Rachel Davis Fine Arts, Oct 19, 2024
- Still-Life with Celery, watercolor on paper, 1940,signed William Sommer/1940 lower right and — $600Sign up free to see, Rachel Davis Fine Arts, Oct 19, 2024
- Seated Nude with Red Drape, oil on panel, ca. 1920's — $1,700Sign up free to see, Rachel Davis Fine Arts, Oct 19, 2024
- Restless Clouds, Watercolor — $1,573Sign up free to see, James D. Julia, Feb 9, 2017
Questions about William Sommer prices
What is a William Sommer work on paper worth?
Based on 10 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by William Sommer have sold for a median of $860, and half of them sold between $394 and $1,668. For works on paper alone the median is $600 (7 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by William Sommer sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $22,500 for “Landscape Vista (Brandywine Valley)” at Bonhams in November 2015.
Which William Sommer medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $4,250 (3 sales).
How often do William Sommer works sell at auction?
45% of the 22 lots recorded between 2006 and 2025 sold.
How can I sell a William Sommer work on paper?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 22 lots by William Sommer recorded at auction between 2006 and 2025, 10 found a buyer (45%).
Sell a William Sommer work on paperAll William Sommer auction resultsPrice chartWilliam Sommer works on paperWilliam Sommer paintingsFree auction estimate