John Sonsini Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John Sonsini Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 20, 2024
John Sonsini, Jose Gomez
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
John Sonsini Jose Gomez 2003 oil on canvas 20 h x 16 w x 1.5 d in (51 x 41 x 4 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Jose Gomez Sept. 2, 2003 J. Sonsini Sept 2, 2003'. Provenance: Estate of Stephen Cohen | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Aug. 22, 2024
JOHN SONSINI (1950- ) Group of 3 portraits of Latino Men (Gabriel, Miguel, Guillermo).
Est: $800 - $1,200
JOHN SONSINI (1950- ) Group of 3 portraits of Latino Men (Gabriel, Miguel, Guillermo). Silver prints, the images measuring 241x159 mm; 9½x6¼ inches, the sheets 254x203 mm; 10x8 inches, two with Sonsini's signature, title, and date in pencil, and his credit and copyright stamps, and one with a label with his credit stamp, signature in pencil, and title and date in ink, on verso. 1998-1999.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 01, 2024
Gus Valdivia
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Property from the Collection of William T. Georgis & Richard D. Marshall John Sonsini b. 1950 Gus Valdivia signed, titled and dated July 10, 2005 (on the reverse); signed, titled and dated 7.10.2005 (on the overlap) oil on canvas 20 by 16 in. 50.8 by 40.6 cm. Executed in 2005.
Sotheby's
Nov. 30, 2023
John Sonsini, Louie
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
John Sonsini Louie 2007 oil on canvas 72 h x 48 w in (183 x 122 cm) Twice signed, dated and inscribed to verso by the subject and artist 'Louie Perez May 18, 2007 Mexico' and 'John Sonsini May 18, 2007 Los Angeles, CA'. Provenance: ACME Gallery, Los Angeles | Acquired from the previous in 2007 by the present owner This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Sep. 13, 2023
JOHN SONSINI (B. 1950) Edgar and Enrique, 2008
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
JOHN SONSINI (B. 1950) Edgar and Enrique, 2008 signed, titled and dated twice 'John Sonsini April 6, 2008 Edgar & ENRIQUE, 2008' (on the reverse); signed, titled, inscribed and dated twice again 'John Sonsini April 6, 2008 Los Angeles Edgar & ENRIQUE 2008' (on the overlap) oil on canvas 84 x 80 in. 213.4 x 203.2 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Mar. 10, 2023
JOHN SONSINI (B. 1950) Enrique and Fernando oil on canvas 72 x 60 in. (182.
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
JOHN SONSINI (B. 1950) Enrique and Fernando oil on canvas 72 x 60 in. (182.9 x 152.4 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 17, 2022
John Sonsini (b. 1950) Jorge, Ramiro, Miguel, and Pedro, 2005 Oil on canvas 80 x
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
John Sonsini (b. 1950) Jorge, Ramiro, Miguel, and Pedro, 2005 Oil on canvas 80 x 96 inches (203.2 x 243.8 cm) Signed and dated on the reverse and again on the overlap: John Sonsini / June 21, 2005 Signed by the sitters on the reverse: Pedro Climico / Miguel Vasquez / Ramiro Ramos / Jorge Climico PROVENANCE: Private collection, Malibu, California. EXHIBITED: Cheim & Read, New York, "John Sonsini: New Paintings," January 10-February 10, 2007. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Jul. 12, 2022
John Sonsini, Newspace
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Sonsini Newspace 1983 woodblock print 23 h × 17.5 w in (58 × 44 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge '51/75 1983 J Sonsini'. This work is number 51 from the edition of 75. Provenance: Collection of Joni Gordon | Thence by descent This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jul. 12, 2022
John Sonsini, Untitled
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
John Sonsini Untitled 1982 acrylic, charcoal and ink on paper 22 h × 30 w in (56 × 76 cm) Signed, dated and inscribed to lower edge '1982 Sonsini For Steve from John June 1989'. Provenance: Collection of Joni Gordon | Thence by descent This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jul. 12, 2022
John Sonsini, Landscape with Single Figure and Wood Relief
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Sonsini Landscape with Single Figure and Wood Relief 1982 acrylic on wood and woodcut relief 33 h × 54 w in (84 × 137 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Landscape with Single Figure and Wood Relief 1982 J. Sonsini'. Provenance: Collection of Joni Gordon | Thence by descent This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jul. 12, 2022
John Sonsini, Jorge; Newspace (two works)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Sonsini Jorge; Newspace (two works) 2011 ink and graphite on paper; woodblock print print: 23 h × 17.5 w in (58 × 44 cm) drawing: 14 h × 11 w in (36 × 28 cm) Signed, titled and inscribed to left edge of Jorge 'Jorge Ap 2011 For Joni John Sonsini'. Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge of Newspace 'AP 1983 J Sonsini'. This work is an artist's proof apart from the edition 75. Provenance: Collection of Joni Gordon | Thence by descent This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jun. 23, 2022
John Sonsini, Triple Figure with Sun
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Sonsini Triple Figure with Sun 1982 acrylic on paper 40 h × 57 w in (102 × 145 cm) Signed to lower right 'JS'. Signed and dated to frame verso 'John Sonsini 1982'. Provenance: Collection of Joni Gordon | Thence by descent This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jun. 23, 2022
John Sonsini, Miguel Perez
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
John Sonsini Miguel Perez 2007 oil on canvas 20 h × 16 w in (51 × 41 cm) Signed twice, titled, dated to verso 'Miguel Perez May 30, 2007 John Sonsini'; inscribed 'Santa Barbara June 2008 for Joni my deepest thanks, John'. Provenance: Gift from the artist | Collection of Joni Gordon | Thence by descent This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jun. 23, 2022
John Sonsini, Untitled
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
John Sonsini Untitled 1985 oil on canvas 72 h × 67 w in (183 × 170 cm) Signed and dated to verso '1985 John S'. Provenance: Collection of Joni Gordon | Thence by descent This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Apr. 20, 2022
JOHN SONSINI (B. 1950) Jose, 2008
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
JOHN SONSINI (B. 1950) Jose, 2008 signed and dated 'John Sonsini March 20, 2008' (on the reverse); signed again, titled, inscribed and dated again twice 'JOSE 2008 Los Angeles March 20, 2008 John Sonsini' (on the overlap) oil on canvas 72 x 48 in. 182.9 x 121.9 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Mar. 22, 2022
John Sonsini, (b. 1950, American), "Jose," 2012, Graphite and ink on wove paper under glass, 14" H x 11" W
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Sonsini (b. 1950, American) "Jose," 2012 Graphite and ink on wove paper under glass Signed lower sheet edge, at right: J Sonsini; titled and dated near the lower corner of the left sheet edge 14" H x 11" W Provenance: The Blake Bryne Collection
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 22, 2022
John Sonsini, (b. 1950, American), "David," 2012, Graphite and ink on wove paper under glass, 14" H x 11" W
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Sonsini (b. 1950, American) "David," 2012 Graphite and ink on wove paper under glass Signed lower sheet edge, at right: J Sonsini; titled and dated near the lower corner of the left sheet edge 14" H x 11" W Provenance: The Blake Byrne Collection
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 18, 2022
JOHN SONSINI (B. 1950) Jesus S., 2005
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
JOHN SONSINI (B. 1950) Jesus S., 2005 signed, titled and dated twice 'Jesus S. Jan, 3. 2005. John Sonsini Jan 3, 2005' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 72 x 48 in. 182.9 x 121.9 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jun. 09, 2021
John Sonsini, (b. 1950, American), "Louie Perez," 2001, Oil on canvas, 24" H x 18" W
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Sonsini (b. 1950, American) "Louie Perez," 2001 Oil on canvas Signed, dated, and titled verso: J. Sonsini / May 2001 24" H x 18" W Provenance: Marc Selwyn Fine Art, Los Angeles, CA Notes: John Sonsini offers a historic spotlight on Latinx farmworkers through his notable portraits. Having had more than 30 recent solo and group exhibitions, the art world has taken note. Many renowned museums have acquired Sonsini's works, including the Whitney Museum, The Broad Foundation, The UCLA Hammer Museum, MOCA Los Angeles, and many others. He was formally trained and received his Bachelor of Arts in 1975. After taking an almost decade-long hiatus from painting, he found his artistic voice. Sonsini offers a distinct portrayal of the country's migrant workers, the backbone of the nation's agricultural economy. He uses vivid colors, confident brushstrokes and focuses on his subjects, bringing his sitters' personalities to life through his canvases. Sonsini's informal approach to his subject matter makes his work approachable. The artist has been compared to a modern-day Diego Rivera, however Sonsini denies the political undertone of his work. Sonsini says, "I definitely am not trying to make statements."
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 05, 2020
John Sonsini (b. 1950) - Fernando Guerrero, Mexico; Francisco Tambriz, Guatemala; Rocky Pivarral,...
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
John Sonsini (b. 1950) Fernando Guerrero, Mexico; Francisco Tambriz, Guatemala; Rocky Pivarral,... oil on canvas each: 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm.)
Christie's
Jul. 20, 2018
JOHN SONSINI (B. 1950) | Jesus S., 2005
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
oil on canvas; signed twice, titled and dated twice 'Jan 3 2005' on the reverse
Sotheby's
Mar. 06, 2018
JOHN SONSINI (B. 1950) | Edgar and Enrique, 2008
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
oil on canvas; signed, titled and dated twice 'April 6, 2008' and '2008 ' on the reverse; titled and dated '2008' on the stretcher
Sotheby's
Sep. 30, 2015
Jose and Enrique
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
John Sonsini (b. 1950) Jose and Enrique signed and dated ‘John Sonsini October 16, 2006’ (on the reverse); signed again and dated again ‘John Sonsini October 16, 2006’ (on the overlap) oil on canvas 72 x 60 in. (182.9 x 152.4 cm.) Painted in 2006.
Christie's
Sep. 20, 2013
John Sonsini (American, b. 1950), Fernando, 2006-2007, Signed and dated "John Sonsini/June 13, 2006" and also signed by the sitter "Fer
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Sonsini (American, b. 1950) Fernando, 2006-2007 Signed and dated "John Sonsini/June 13, 2006" and also signed by the sitter "Fernan Chavez" in pencil on the reverse, identified on a label from ACME, Los Angeles, affixed to the reverse. Oil on canvas, 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm), framed. Condition: Good. Provenance: A private Massachusetts collection. N.B. Exhibition catalogs for John Sonsini, January 10 to February 10, 2007, Cheim & Reid, New York, published in an edition of 1000, and John Sonsini: New Paintings, March 8 to April 16, 2005, Anthony Grant, Inc., New York, accompany the lot. Sonsini is best known for his work depicting Latino day laborers in his neighborhood, the Pico-Union district in Los Angeles. In the present work, the portrait's frontal and tightly cropped frame evokes a reference to an ID portrait, raising the politically charged issue of immigration and legal documentation. Through his tactile and visceral brushwork, however, Sonsini diffuses the overt politics of this series, focusing on the humanity of his sitters. According to Sonsini, 'The information on cards in wallets is of little help to me. For me painting the portrait is about recreating the sensation of presence, the experience of having the sitter in my studio.' (1) 1. Kim Beil, "John Sonsini," Profile, Art Ltd., August 2007.
Skinner
Feb. 01, 2013
John Sonsini (American, b. 1950), Fernando, 2006-2007, Signed and dated "John Sonsini/June 13, 2006" and also signed by the sitter "Fer
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
John Sonsini (American, b. 1950) Fernando, 2006-2007 Signed and dated "John Sonsini/June 13, 2006" and also signed by the sitter "Fernan Chavez" in pencil on the reverse, identified on a label from ACME, Los Angeles, affixed to the reverse. Oil on canvas, 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm), framed. Condition: Good. Provenance: A private Massachusetts collection. N.B. Sonsini is best known for his work depicting Latino day laborers in his neighborhood, the Pico-Union district in Los Angeles. In the present work, the portrait's frontal and tightly cropped frame evokes a reference to an ID portrait, raising the politically charged issue of immigration and legal documentation. Through his tactile and visceral brushwork, however, Sonsini diffuses the overt politics of this series, focusing on the humanity of his sitters. According to Sonsini, 'The information on cards in wallets is of little help to me. For me painting the portrait is about recreating the sensation of presence, the experience of having the sitter in my studio.' (1) 1. Kim Beil, "John Sonsini", Profile, Art Ltd., August 2007.
Skinner
Nov. 10, 2011
JOHN SONSINI
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
B. 1950 GABRIEL signed, titled and dated Dec 2003 twice on the reverse; signed, titled and dated Dec 17 18 19 20 2003 on the stretcher oil on canvas 60 by 48 in. 152.3 by 121.9 cm.
Sotheby's
May. 13, 2010
JOHN SONSINI
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
JOHN SONSINI B. 1950 ROGELIO signed and dated June 20, 2003 on the reverse; signed, titled and dated June 20, 2003 on the stretcher; signed and dated 6/20/03 by the sitter on the reverse oil on canvas 60 by 48 in. 152.4 by 121.9 cm.
Sotheby's
Nov. 12, 2009
JOHN SONSINI
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
GABRIEL signed, titled and dated Mar 2002 on the reverse
Sotheby's