> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/keith-sonnier · updated 2026-11-02

# Keith Sonnier (1941–2020)

## What is Keith Sonnier’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for Keith Sonnier at 26 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,120 including buyer’s premium (middle half $698–$18,831, n=8). The auction record is $64,500 for Untitled Neon Wall Sculpture (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled Neon Wall Sculpture | Four neon tubes, spraypaint, cables and transformer | $64,500 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 2 | Untitled (neon tubing and transformer), 2004 | Neon tubing and transformer | $62,500 | Phillips | Nov 2013 |
| 3 | Neon Wrapping Neon with Six Loops | Two neon tubes, two light bulbs, cables and transformer | $59,630 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 4 | Sa-Sel, 1978/2002 | Argon and neon tubes, wire and transformer | $46,823 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2018 |
| 5 | Untitled, (from the Ba-O-Ba series), 1974 | Neon | $44,062 | Bonhams | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Green File, 1968 | Acrylic on wood and wire mounted on wood | $38,955 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |
| 7 | Expanded SEL III, 1979 | Neon, in 4 parts | $33,020 | Phillips | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Proteus, 1978-2004 | Glass tube with Argon neon gas | $32,313 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2023 |
| 9 | Untitled | Satin, gossamer and wooden box | $29,815 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 10 | Frankfurt Dyad III, 1989 | Neon, glass, mirror and aluminium | $29,361 | Koller Auktionen | Jul 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 23 | $13,860 |
| Sculpture | 12 | $13,661 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,216 |
| Prints | 8 | $409 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $20,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $2,433 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $881 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 26 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Keith Sonnier is an American artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $3,012. 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 Keith Sonnier sold in 2026 for $25,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Keith Sonnier work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Keith Sonnier work worth?

Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Keith Sonnier work is $3,012.

The median Keith Sonnier sculpture sells for $9,400 across 19 lots.

The median Keith Sonnier print sells for $320 across 13 lots.

The median Keith Sonnier work on paper sells for $853 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 18 | $320†‡ | $1,312 | 72.2% | 2025-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $853†‡ | $3,034 | 83.3% | 2026-06-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 19 | $9,400‡ | $62,500 | — | 2025-07-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $61,065 | $64,500 | — | 2018-12-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $318–$540†‡ | $539†‡ | $1,188 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $562–$867† | $712† | $1,216 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,216–$6,250 | $2,433 | $33,020 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $11,743–$42,889‡ | $16,575‡ | $62,500 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $62,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $46,823 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,034 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,024 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,312 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,188 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Keith Sonnier worth?

Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Keith Sonnier work is $3,012. The median Keith Sonnier sculpture sells for $9,400 across 19 lots. The median Keith Sonnier print sells for $320 across 13 lots. The median Keith Sonnier work on paper sells for $853 across 10 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 Keith Sonnier sculpture?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Keith Sonnier sculpture is $9,400. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Keith Sonnier's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Keith Sonnier sculpture is $62,500.

### What is the average price of a Keith Sonnier print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Keith Sonnier print is $320. 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 Keith Sonnier's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Keith Sonnier print is $1,312.

### What is the average price of a Keith Sonnier work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Keith Sonnier work on paper is $853. 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 Keith Sonnier's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Keith Sonnier work on paper is $3,034.

### What is Keith Sonnier's auction record?

Keith Sonnier's auction record is $64,500, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Keith Sonnier auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/keith-sonnier (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.