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Keith Sonnier

American · 1941–2020 · Painter, Printmaker

Keith Sonnier was a postminimalist sculptor, performance artist, video, and light artist. Sonnier was one of the first artists to use light in sculpture in the 1960s. With his… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Keith Sonnier, Untitled, 2004, neon tubing and transformerUntitledPhillips · $62,500≈ £39,303≈ €46,531Sign up to see
  2. Keith Sonnier, Green File, 1968, acrylic on wood and wire mounted on woodGreen FilePhillips · £30,000≈ $38,955≈ €33,868Sign up to see
  3. Keith Sonnier, Expanded SEL III, 1979, neon, in 4 partsExpanded SEL IIIPhillips · $33,020≈ £26,051≈ €31,427Sign up to see

Keith Sonnier’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 23 auction results for Keith Sonnier between 2009 and 2026, of which 23 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $205Sign up free to see to $62.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $62.5kSign up free to see for Untitled at Phillips in November 2013. Most results come from Phillips (8), Bonhams (4) and Lyon & Turnbull (3).

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  1. Keith Sonnier, Wall Slash II, 1988, aluminum, glass and neon tubes
    Wall Slash II, 1988
    aluminum, glass and neon tubes
    95 x 156 x 12 (241.3 x 396.2 x 30.5 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 22
    $25,600≈ £19,264≈ €22,496Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Keith Sonnier, Untitled, 1987-89, ink on paper
    Untitled, 1987-89
    Drawing · Paper
    15⅜ h x 18⅜ w in (39 x 47 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 190
    $1,216≈ £907≈ €1,051Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Keith Sonnier, Two works: (i) 1A ; (ii) 1B, 1968, color pencil and pen on graph paper
    Two works: (i) 1A ; (ii) 1B, 1968
    Drawing · Paper
    11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 141
    $826≈ £605≈ €699Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  4. Keith Sonnier, Cycladic Shelf, 1989, aluminum, glass and neon tubes
    Cycladic Shelf, 1989
    aluminum, glass and neon tubes
    61 7/16 x 39 3/8 x 8 1/4 in (156 x 100 x 21 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 71
    $16,640≈ £12,574≈ €14,538Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Keith Sonnier, Control Scene, 1975, vat-dyed and wax-coated screenprint in colors
    Control Scene, 1975
    Screenprint
    35 h x 47¼ w in (89 x 120 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 157
    $318≈ £241≈ €286Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Keith Sonnier, Expanded SEL III, 1979, neon, in 4 parts
    Expanded SEL III, 1979
    neon, in 4 parts
    installation dimensions variable smallest 3/4 x 40 3/8 in. (1.9 x 102.6 cm) largest 69 3/4 x 17 1/2 in. (177.2 x 44.5 cm) overall approximately 69 x 99 in. (175.3 x 251.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 40
    $33,020≈ £26,051≈ €31,427Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Keith Sonnier, Elliptical Shield Series V: three works, 2005, Three unique honeycomb-core aluminium multiples with neon lights and electrical components
    Elliptical Shield Series V: three works, 2005
    Multiple · ed. PP
    all 70 x 33 x 34.5 cm (27 1/2 x 12 7/8 x 13 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 282
    £1,905≈ $2,432≈ €2,239Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Keith Sonnier, ELLIPTICAL SHIELDS SERIES V, OCTAGONAL SUITE #8, 2005, 2005, aluminium with honeycomb core
    ELLIPTICAL SHIELDS SERIES V, OCTAGONAL SUITE #8, 2005, 2005
    aluminium with honeycomb core
    72cm x 33cm (28 1/2in x 13in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 470
    £1,008≈ $1,261≈ €1,177Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  9. Keith Sonnier, ELLIPTICAL SHIELDS SERIES V, CIRCULAR SUITE #3, 2005, 2005, aluminium with honeycomb core
    ELLIPTICAL SHIELDS SERIES V, CIRCULAR SUITE #3, 2005, 2005
    aluminium with honeycomb core
    72cm x 33cm (28 1/5in x 13in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 471
    £1,008≈ $1,261≈ €1,177Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  10. Keith Sonnier, ELLIPTICAL SHIELDS SERIES V, ELLIPTICAL SUITE/PUBLISHER’S PROOF #1, 2005, 2005, aluminium with honeycomb core
    ELLIPTICAL SHIELDS SERIES V, ELLIPTICAL SUITE/PUBLISHER’S PROOF #1, 2005, 2005
    aluminium with honeycomb core
    70cm x 33 1/2cm (27 1/2in x 13 1/4in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 472
    £1,008≈ $1,261≈ €1,177Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗

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Keith Sonnier: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Keith Sonnier at auction?

$62,500Sign up free to see, for Untitled at Phillips (November 2013) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Keith Sonnier?

The median sale price is $1.3kSign up free to see across 23 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Keith Sonnier have sold at auction?

23 of 23 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Keith Sonnier?

Phillips, Bonhams and Lyon & Turnbull account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Bonhams · Lyon & Turnbull

About Keith Sonnier

Keith Sonnier was a postminimalist sculptor, performance artist, video, and light artist. Sonnier was one of the first artists to use light in sculpture in the 1960s. With his use of neon in combination with ephemeral materials he achieved international recognition. Sonnier was part of the Process Art movement.

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