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William Sommer Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1867–1949

William Sommer works on paper have appeared at auction 18 times in ArtSell’s records between 2006 and 2025; 7 sold, a sell-through rate of 39%. The median price realised is $600Sign up free to see across 7 priced sales; the middle half sold for $263Sign up free to see–$860Sign up free to see. Restless Clouds holds the top price on file: $1.6kSign up free to see at James D. Julia (February 2017). Sales were recorded mainly at Rachel Davis Fine Arts (12), James D. Julia (5) and Clarke Auction Gallery (1).

$1,573≈ £1,252≈ €1,471Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumRestless CloudsJames D. Julia18auction results2006–2025years recorded39%sold$600Sign up free to seemedian price

William Sommer works on paper: key figures

Auction results
18
Sold rate
39%
Active at auction
2006–2025
Median price
$600Sign up free to see
Record price
$1.6kSign up free to see Restless Clouds, James D. Julia, Feb 2017

Top auction houses: Rachel Davis Fine Arts (12), James D. Julia (5), Clarke Auction Gallery (1)

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  1. Seated Female Nude by William Sommer, pen and ink and pastel on paper, estate, offered Oct 2023
    Seated Female Nude
    Pastel · Paper
    17 x 14 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 155
    Result not publishedEst. $200–400View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  2. Seated Female Nude by William Sommer, pen and ink with chalk highlights on paper, offered Oct 2023
    Seated Female Nude
    Drawing · Paper
    11 x 15 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 154
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  3. Band by William Sommer, watercolor on paper mounted to support, offered Oct 2023
    Band
    Watercolor · Paper
    16 3/4 x 11 3/4 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 153
    Result not publishedEst. $600–900View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  4. Self-Portrait by William Sommer, pen and ink on paper, drawing of horse verso, offered Oct 2023
    Self-Portrait
    Drawing · Paper
    18 x 12 1/2 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 148
    Result not publishedEst. $400–700View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  5. A Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Laukhoff's Bookstore by William Sommer, watercolor, charcoal, pencil and pastel on paper, ca. 1920's, offered Oct 2023
    A Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Laukhoff's Bookstore
    Watercolor · Paper
    51 x 17 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 149
    Result not publishedEst. $10,000–15,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  6. Terrier in Brandywine Landscape by William Sommer, watercolor on paper, matted and, offered Aug 2023
    Terrier in Brandywine Landscape
    Watercolor · Paper
    18 x 12 1/2 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 180
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,500View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  7. - Cow Studies- by William Sommer, graphite on paper, offered Oct 2019
    - Cow Studies-
    Drawing · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 166
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  8. - Horse Studies- by William Sommer, graphite on paper, offered Oct 2019
    - Horse Studies-
    Drawing · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 165
    Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  9. - ''Mural Study for Firestone Tire and Rubber''- by William Sommer, watercolor on paper, 1933, offered Oct 2019
    - ''Mural Study for Firestone Tire and Rubber''-
    Watercolor · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 163
    Result not publishedEst. $2,500–3,500View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  10. - ''Horse''- by William Sommer, pen and ink on paper, offered Mar 2019
    - ''Horse''-
    Drawing · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 185
    Result not publishedEst. $100–200View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  11. - Horse in Field- by William Sommer, pen and ink on paper, offered Mar 2019
    - Horse in Field-
    Drawing · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 184
    Result not publishedEst. $200–400View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  12. - Portrait of A Girl- by William Sommer, watercolor and pen and ink on paper, offered Oct 2018
    - Portrait of A Girl-
    Watercolor · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 199
    Result not publishedEst. $600–900View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  13. - Boy in Tie- by William Sommer, watercolor and pen and ink on paper, offered Oct 2018
    - Boy in Tie-
    Watercolor · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 198
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,200View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  14. Restless Clouds by William Sommer, Watercolor, sold Feb 2017
    Restless Clouds
    Watercolor
    12-1/2" x 19”
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1303
    $1,573≈ £1,252≈ €1,471Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  15. House with Trees by William Sommer, Watercolor and ink on paper, offered Feb 2016
    House with Trees
    Watercolor · Paper
    10-1/4" x 14-1/4" (sight). 19" x 22-1/2" (overall)
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1117
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at James D. Julia ↗
  16. The Red Bridge and Landscape by William Sommer, Watercolor and ink on paper, offered Feb 2016
    The Red Bridge and Landscape
    Watercolor · Paper
    11-3/4" x 16". Overall: 20-1/4" x 24-3/4”
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1116
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at James D. Julia ↗
  17. - Various Subjects- 16 by William Sommer, pen and ink or graphite on paper, various sizes, fair to good condition, offered Dec 2015
    - Various Subjects- 16
    Drawing · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 458
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  18. - ''Martha''- by William Sommer, pen and ink on paper, paper age toned, offered Oct 2015
    - ''Martha''-
    Drawing · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 343
    Result not publishedEst. $100–200View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  19. - Seated Nude- by William Sommer, pen and ink on paper, paper age toned, offered Oct 2015
    - Seated Nude-
    Drawing · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 342
    Result not publishedEst. $100–200View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  20. - ''Peter Paul''- by William Sommer, watercolor and graphite on paper, estate stamp signature, offered Oct 2015
    - ''Peter Paul''-
    Watercolor · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 341
    Result not publishedEst. $200–400View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  21. - ''Yellow Cows''- by William Sommer, watercolor and graphite on paper, 1941, offered Oct 2015
    - ''Yellow Cows''-
    Watercolor · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 340
    Result not publishedEst. $3,000–5,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  22. - Two Figures- by William Sommer, watercolor and pen and ink on paper, paper age toned and stained, offered Oct 2015
    - Two Figures-
    Watercolor · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 323
    Result not publishedEst. $200–400View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  23. - Still-Life with Pomegranates- by William Sommer, watercolor and pen and ink on paper, offered Oct 2015
    - Still-Life with Pomegranates-
    Watercolor · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 322
    Result not publishedEst. $700–1,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  24. - Boy in Blue Coat- by William Sommer, watercolor on paper, offered Oct 2015
    - Boy in Blue Coat-
    Watercolor · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 321
    Result not publishedEst. $1,000–2,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  25. - Girl in Purple Dress- by William Sommer, watercolor on paper, very good condition, offered Oct 2015
    - Girl in Purple Dress-
    Watercolor · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 320
    Result not publishedEst. $600–900View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  26. - Seated Nude- by William Sommer, pen and ink on paper, paper age toned, offered Jun 2015
    - Seated Nude-
    Drawing · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 392
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–200View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  27. - ''Sunday Boy''- by William Sommer, pen and ink on paper, offered Jun 2015
    - ''Sunday Boy''-
    Drawing · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 391
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–200View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  28. - Martha- by William Sommer, pen and ink on paper, paper age toned, offered Jun 2015
    - Martha-
    Drawing · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 390
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150–250View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  29. - Seated Boy Reading- by William Sommer, watercolor on paper, estate, offered Jun 2015
    - Seated Boy Reading-
    Watercolor · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 389
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–800View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  30. - Seated Boy in Blue Shirt- by William Sommer, watercolor and pen and ink on paper, offered Jun 2015
    - Seated Boy in Blue Shirt-
    Watercolor · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 388
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,200–1,800View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  31. - Boy in Yellow Sweater- by William Sommer, pastel, pen and ink on canvas, offered Jun 2015
    - Boy in Yellow Sweater-
    Pastel · Canvas
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 387
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  32. - Boy in Chair- by William Sommer, watercolor and pen and ink on paper, offered Mar 2015
    - Boy in Chair-
    Watercolor · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 302
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200–400View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  33. - ''Mrs. Sommer Peeling Apples''- by William Sommer, watercolor on paper, very good condition, offered Mar 2015
    - ''Mrs. Sommer Peeling Apples''-
    Watercolor · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 301
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,200View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  34. Seated Nude by William Sommer, Watercolor highlighted pen sketch of a seated nude, offered Aug 2009
    Seated Nude
    Watercolor
    Sight: 10-1/2" x 9-1/4"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 2357
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,200View at James D. Julia ↗
  35. Interior Still Life by William Sommer, Watercolor interior scene shows fruit laying on a magazine and floor, sold Aug 2006
    Interior Still Life
    Watercolor
    10-3/4” x 14-1/2”
    James D. Julia · · Lot 133
    $1,020≈ £540≈ €796Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at James D. Julia ↗

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