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Keith Sonnier #751Established

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personAmerican, 1941–2020
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Selected Works188

Museum Acquisitions

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Previous Sales 15

SBI Art Auction
Double Loop
Double Loop, 1993
¥460,000 ($4k USD)
Jul 2018
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Untitled
Untitled
Bought In
Jun 2026
Phillips
Two works: (i) 1A; (ii) 1B
Two works: (i) 1A; (ii) 1B, 1968
$839
Sep 2025
Bonhams
Untitled (Study for Neon)
Untitled (Study for Neon), 2011
$1,152
Jul 2025
Christie's
Untitled
Untitled, 1968
$3,024
Feb 2025
Sotheby's
Looped Grid
Looped Grid, 2017
$9,525
Feb 2024
Phillips
Circular Suite #9, from Elliptical Shields Series V
Circular Suite #9, from Elliptical Shields Series V
$2,392
Jun 2023
Phillips
Elliptical Suite #8, from Elliptical Shields Series V
Elliptical Suite #8, from Elliptical Shields Series V
$2,233
Jun 2023
Christie's
Video Still Series I-V
Video Still Series I-V, 1973
$1,461
Dec 2022
Christie's
Elliptical Shields Series V AP II
Elliptical Shields Series V AP II, 2005
$3,141
Sep 2022
Artcurial
STANDING SPHINX
STANDING SPHINX, 1989
$23,288
Jun 2021
PIASA · Artsy
U Beam variation #10
U Beam variation #10, 1999
Bidding closed
Neons and metal structure
Mitterrand · Artsy
Elliptical Shield Extended arm
Elliptical Shield Extended arm, 2005
No longer available
Métal, néon
Mitterrand · Artsy
Botswana Junction 1
Botswana Junction 1, 2005
No longer available
Contreplaqué, néon, charbon de bois, crayon conté
Häusler Contemporary · Artsy
Bundle Pack
Bundle Pack, 2004
No longer available
Neon, transformer and found objects

For Sale 9

Häusler Contemporary · Artsy
Green File
Green File, 1968
Price on request
Acrylic on wood and wire mounted on wood
Ysasi Gallery · Artsy
Elliptical Shields Series V -III
Elliptical Shields Series V -III, 2005
US$3,330
Object on Aluminum
Häusler Contemporary · Artsy
Untitled
Untitled, 1980
Price on request
Mixed technique on handmade paper
Häusler Contemporary · Artsy
Plunge
Plunge, 1998
Price on request
Neon, found objects, wire and transformer
Häusler Contemporary · Artsy
BA-O-BA Circle Dyptich
BA-O-BA Circle Dyptich, 1969
Price on request
Glass, Neon, Argon, Tranformer
Häusler Contemporary · Artsy
Los La Butte
Los La Butte, 1994
Price on request
Neon, found objects
Häusler Contemporary · Artsy
Meridian Passage A
Meridian Passage A, 1992
Price on request
Aluminium, sailcloth, silkscreen, nylon
Häusler Contemporary · Artsy
Meridian Passage B
Meridian Passage B, 1992
Price on request
Aluminum, sailcloth, silkscreen, nylon
Graphicstudio USF · Artsy
Chandelier Project
Chandelier Project, 2000
US$7,500
Sculptural multi-media aluminum lamp with blue-neon element
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Market97 auction results

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$826 – $4.1K
4 of 5 works on paper lots with prices
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$1.7K
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$996
4 priced works on paper lots
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Sep 2025 · $839
Latest tracked sale in this object type
categoryMarket by Object Type
Works on paper: $996 medianSculpture/objects: $16.4K medianPaintings: $3.0K medianUnclassified lots: $2.4K medianEditioned prints: $890 median
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Publications4

Monograph 3

Keith Sonnier Author
Hatje Cantz · 2005
Keith Sonnier: Skulptur - Licht - Raum; Baumschlager & Eberle
Hatje Cantz · 2002
Keith Sonnier: Lichtweg - Lightway
Hatje Cantz · 1993

Group Catalog 1

Hisachika Takahashi: From Memory Draw a Map of the United States
Hatje Cantz · 2015
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Current Exhibitions0

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Past Exhibitions28

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

Keith Sonnier, Live Video, 1970

Keith Sonnier

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Jan 27, 2026 — Apr 24, 2026

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#614 Galerie Mitterrand Temple

Keith Sonnier Cat Doucet and Portal Series

Keith Sonnier

Quai François Mitterrand, 75001 Paris, France

Jan 31, 2025 — Mar 15, 2025

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#18 David Kordansky Gallery

Keith Sonnier: Inside Light, 1968–1970

Keith Sonnier

520 W 20th St, New York, NY 10011, USA

Jun 22, 2024 — Aug 9, 2024

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#313 parrasch heijnen

Keith Sonnier: Live in Your Head

Keith Sonnier

1326 S Boyle Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90023, United States

Oct 21, 2023 — Dec 16, 2023

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#614 Galerie Mitterrand Temple

Keith Sonnier Files, Shields and Neons

Keith Sonnier

79 Rue du Temple, 75003 Paris, France

Jan 23, 2020 — Mar 28, 2020

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#147 Kasmin Gallery

Keith Sonnier: Louisiana Suite

Keith Sonnier

509 West 27th Street

Nov 21, 2019 — Jan 11, 2020

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

Ethereal / Ephemeral: Keith Sonnier in the Sixties 24 WEST 40 & 18 EAST 77

Keith Sonnier

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Sep 20, 2019 — Nov 23, 2019

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

Keith Sonnier Early Concepts / Recent Sculptures

Keith Sonnier

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Feb 23, 2018 — May 24, 2018

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Wadsworth Atheneum

Keith Sonnier Three Neons / Three Decades

Keith Sonnier

600 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

Jan 28, 2017 — Oct 8, 2017

Keith Sonnier — January 28, 2017 – October 8, 2017

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

Keith Sonnier Castelli Warehouse 1970 / Castelli Gallery 2015

Keith Sonnier

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Jan 14, 2015 — Mar 28, 2015

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#614 Galerie Mitterrand Temple

Keith Sonnier Demi-lune

Keith Sonnier

79 Rue du Temple, 75003 Paris, France

Oct 22, 2013 — Oct 30, 2013

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

Keith Sonnier Files 18 EAST 77

Keith Sonnier

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Mar 12, 2011 — Apr 23, 2011

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#614 Galerie Mitterrand Temple

Keith Sonnier DIS-PLAY II

Keith Sonnier

79 Rue du Temple, 75003 Paris, France

Mar 12, 2010 — Apr 24, 2010

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#614 Galerie Mitterrand Temple

Keith Sonnier Light Sculptures 1981 - 2007

Keith Sonnier

Quai François Mitterrand, 75001 Paris, France

Oct 11, 2008 — Nov 8, 2008

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

Keith Sonnier Early Works, Late Sixties

Keith Sonnier

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Sep 11, 2007 — Oct 13, 2007

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

Keith Sonnier Alternating Currents

Keith Sonnier

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Mar 22, 1997 — Apr 26, 1997

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

Keith Sonnier Prints, Drawings & Multiples

Keith Sonnier

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Apr 4, 1992 — Apr 25, 1992

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

Keith Sonnier 7 New Works

Keith Sonnier

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Sep 28, 1985 — Oct 19, 1985

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

Keith Sonnier

Keith Sonnier

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Nov 17, 1984 — Dec 15, 1984

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

Keith Sonnier Expanded SEL Series

Keith Sonnier

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

May 26, 1979 — Jun 16, 1979

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

Keith Sonnier Drawings: Black Ground Series

Keith Sonnier

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Apr 1, 1978 — Apr 15, 1978

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

Keith Sonnier Abaca Code

Keith Sonnier

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Feb 21, 1976 — Mar 13, 1976

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

Keith Sonnier: Air to Air (In conjunction with Ace Gallery, Los Angeles)

Keith Sonnier

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Feb 8, 1975 — Feb 22, 1975

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

Keith Sonnier Radio Mix

Keith Sonnier

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Mar 9, 1974 — Mar 30, 1974

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

Keith Sonnier Films and Videotapes

Keith Sonnier

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Feb 26, 1972 — Mar 18, 1972

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#1,011 Castelli Gallery

Keith Sonnier (Simultaneous exhibition at Castelli Warehouse)

Keith Sonnier

18 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Mar 7, 1970 — Mar 28, 1970

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#4,301 Dia: Beacon

Keith Sonnier

Keith Sonnier

3 Beekman St, Beacon, NY 12508, USA

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#5,098 Dan Flavin Institute

Keith Sonnier

Keith Sonnier

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10 Must-See Shows During Paris Gallery Weekend 2026
May 22, 2026
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Interview. Max Goelitz
May 13, 2026
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Exhibition
Keith Sonnier, Live Video, 1970
Jan 27, 2026
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Exhibition
Keith Sonnier, Live Video, 1970
Jan 27, 2026
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An Incomparable Art Exhibition
Aug 26, 2025
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legendary art collector sylvio perlstein has died
Aug 11, 2025
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sandy stephen perlbinder art collection sagaponack norman jaffe 2
Jun 20, 2025
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james turrell haeusler contemporary
Jun 17, 2025
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Exhibition
Keith Sonnier Cat Doucet and Portal Series
Jan 31, 2025
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Exhibition
Keith Sonnier: Inside Light, 1968–1970
Jun 22, 2024
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Keith Sonnier: Live in Your Head
Oct 21, 2023
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Keith Sonnier Files, Shields and Neons
Jan 23, 2020
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Keith Sonnier dies
Jan 1, 2020
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Exhibition
Keith Sonnier: Louisiana Suite
Nov 21, 2019
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Ethereal / Ephemeral: Keith Sonnier in the Sixties 24 WEST 40 & 18 EAST 77
Sep 20, 2019
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Keith Sonnier Early Concepts / Recent Sculptures
Feb 23, 2018
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Keith Sonnier Early Concepts / Recent Sculptures
Feb 23, 2018
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