Bill Viola

American, 1951–2024

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The Last Angel, 2002
color video on plasma display mounted vertically on wall with stereo sound
48 3/4 x 28 1/2 x 4 in. (123.8 x 72.4 x 10.2 cm) duration 9 minutes 36 seconds
Nov 20, 2024Phillips
The Last Angel, 2002
color video on plasma display mounted vertically on wall with stereo sound
48 3/4 x 28 1/2 x 4 in. (123.8 x 72.4 x 10.2 cm) duration 9 minutes 36 seconds
Nov 20, 2024
Phillips • New York
Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Afternoon Session
Lot 391
Surrender, 2001
color video diptych on two plasma displays
207.0 x 63.0 x 22.5 cm
Oct 1, 2024Christie's
Surrender, 2001
color video diptych on two plasma displays
207.0 x 63.0 x 22.5 cm
Oct 1, 2024
Christie's
Live Auction 23102 Post-War to Present
Lot 311
Untitled, 2012
ink on paper
30.5 x 22.9 cm
Sep 6, 2023Bonhams
Untitled, 2012
ink on paper
30.5 x 22.9 cm
Sep 6, 2023
Bonhams
Post-War & Contemporary Art X Made in California Part II Online
Lot 2088
The Locked Garden, 2000
Video performance, color video diptych on two free-standing vertical LCD flat screens that are framed and hinged
41.2 x 66.3 x 16.5 cm
Jun 9, 2023Ketterer Kunst
The Locked Garden, 2000
Video performance, color video diptych on two free-standing vertical LCD flat screens that are framed and hinged
41.2 x 66.3 x 16.5 cm
Jun 9, 2023
Ketterer Kunst
Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 138
Dolorosa, 2000
colour video diptych on two freestanding hinged LCD flat panels
35.6 x 62.2 x 29.5 cm
Jun 5, 2023Sotheby's
Dolorosa, 2000
colour video diptych on two freestanding hinged LCD flat panels
35.6 x 62.2 x 29.5 cm
Jun 5, 2023
Sotheby's
Art Contemporain Evening Auction
Lot 46
Dialogues, 2002
color video on LCD screen mounted vertically on wall
15 5/8 x 12 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. (39.7 x 32.1 x 4.1 cm)
May 16, 2023Phillips
Dialogues, 2002
color video on LCD screen mounted vertically on wall
15 5/8 x 12 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. (39.7 x 32.1 x 4.1 cm)
May 16, 2023
Phillips • New York
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Afternoon Session
Lot 459
Ablutions, 2005
colour video diptych on two flat panel displays mounted vertically on wall
102.0 x 122.0 x 10.8 cm
Mar 16, 2023Bonhams
Ablutions, 2005
colour video diptych on two flat panel displays mounted vertically on wall
102.0 x 122.0 x 10.8 cm
Mar 16, 2023
Bonhams
Post-War & Contemporary Art
Lot 31
Ablutions, 2005
color high-definition video on LCD flat panel mounted vertically on wall, diptych runtime: 7:01 minutes performers: Lisa Rhoden and Jeff Mills
each panel 40 1/8 x 23 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. (101.9 x 60.3 x 10.8 cm) installation dimensions approximately 40 1/8 x 47 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (101.9 x 120.7 x 10.8 cm)
Sep 28, 2022Phillips
Ablutions, 2005
color high-definition video on LCD flat panel mounted vertically on wall, diptych runtime: 7:01 minutes performers: Lisa Rhoden and Jeff Mills
each panel 40 1/8 x 23 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. (101.9 x 60.3 x 10.8 cm) installation dimensions approximately 40 1/8 x 47 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (101.9 x 120.7 x 10.8 cm)
Sep 28, 2022
Phillips • New York
New Now
Lot 151
Witness, 2001
color video on LCD flat panels mounted on wall
41.3 x 33 x 5.1 cm
Jul 8, 2022Sotheby's
Witness, 2001
color video on LCD flat panels mounted on wall
41.3 x 33 x 5.1 cm
Jul 8, 2022
Sotheby's
Contemporary Discoveries
Lot 281
Addie, 2008
color high-definition video on LCD flat panel mounted vertically on wall
24 3/4 x 14 x 2 3/8 in. (62.9 x 35.6 x 6 cm) 9:23 minutes performer: Addie Daddio
May 19, 2022Phillips
Addie, 2008
color high-definition video on LCD flat panel mounted vertically on wall
24 3/4 x 14 x 2 3/8 in. (62.9 x 35.6 x 6 cm) 9:23 minutes performer: Addie Daddio
May 19, 2022
Phillips • New York
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Afternoon Session
Lot 437
Ocean Without a Shore, 2007
ballpoint pen on paper
39.8 x 32.4 cm
Jul 6, 2021Sotheby's
Ocean Without a Shore, 2007
ballpoint pen on paper
39.8 x 32.4 cm
Jul 6, 2021
Sotheby's
Contemporary Curated Milan
Lot 90
Witness, 2001
color video on LCD flat panels mounted on wall, in 3 parts
41.28 x 33.02 cm
Mar 12, 2021Sotheby's
Witness, 2001
color video on LCD flat panels mounted on wall, in 3 parts
41.28 x 33.02 cm
Mar 12, 2021
Sotheby's
Contemporary Curated
Lot 148
Ablutions, 2006
color video diptych on two plasma displays
101.6 x 121.9 x 10.8 cm
Jan 29, 2021Sotheby's
Ablutions, 2006
color video diptych on two plasma displays
101.6 x 121.9 x 10.8 cm
Jan 29, 2021
Sotheby's
The Collection of Hester Diamond Part I
Lot 149
Ablutions, 2005
colour video diptych on two plasma displays
101.5 x 122 x 10.8 cm
Nov 17, 2020Sotheby's
Ablutions, 2005
colour video diptych on two plasma displays
101.5 x 122 x 10.8 cm
Nov 17, 2020
Sotheby's
Contemporary Curated
Lot 126
HATSU YUME - FIRST DREAM
each c-print
42.3 x 52.2 cm
May 2, 2020Sotheby's
HATSU YUME - FIRST DREAM
each c-print
42.3 x 52.2 cm
May 2, 2020
Sotheby's • London
Eclectic | London
Lot 170
MATER, 2001
colour video on two freestanding hinged LCD flat panels
40.7 x 65.5 x 4 cm
Oct 4, 2019Sotheby's
MATER, 2001
colour video on two freestanding hinged LCD flat panels
40.7 x 65.5 x 4 cm
Oct 4, 2019
Sotheby's • London
Contemporary Art Day Auction
Lot 286
Study for the Path, 2002
color DVD on three LCD flat panel screens, triptych
15 x 69 1/8 x 2 3/8 in. (38.1 x 175.6 x 6 cm.)
May 15, 2019Phillips
Study for the Path, 2002
color DVD on three LCD flat panel screens, triptych
15 x 69 1/8 x 2 3/8 in. (38.1 x 175.6 x 6 cm.)
May 15, 2019
Phillips • New York
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Afternoon Session
Lot 412
HATSU YUME - FIRST DREAM
three c-prints, VHS and book in portfolio
40.3 by 50 cm
Nov 20, 2018Sotheby's
HATSU YUME - FIRST DREAM
three c-prints, VHS and book in portfolio
40.3 by 50 cm
Nov 20, 2018
Sotheby's
Lot 161
Catherine's Dream, 2002
black and white video on LCD flat panel mounted on wall, installation plans and instructions, equipment list, DVD disc and digital Betacam Master tape
running time 9:28 70.8 x 44.1 cm (27 7/8 x 17 3/8 in.)
Oct 4, 2018Phillips
Catherine's Dream, 2002
black and white video on LCD flat panel mounted on wall, installation plans and instructions, equipment list, DVD disc and digital Betacam Master tape
running time 9:28 70.8 x 44.1 cm (27 7/8 x 17 3/8 in.)
Oct 4, 2018
Phillips • London
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 263
MATER
colour video diptych on two freestanding hinged LCD flat panels
25 3/4 by 1 1/2 in
Oct 6, 2017Sotheby's
MATER
colour video diptych on two freestanding hinged LCD flat panels
25 3/4 by 1 1/2 in
Oct 6, 2017
Sotheby's
Lot 262
Five Angels for the Millennium, 2001
Five offset prints on paper
29 x 39 cm
May 27, 2017Farsettiarte
Five Angels for the Millennium, 2001
Five offset prints on paper
29 x 39 cm
May 27, 2017
Farsettiarte • Prato
ASTA CONTEMPORANEA
Lot 68
MAN OF SORROWS
colour video on freestanding LCD flat panel
38 by 4.5 cm
Apr 12, 2017Sotheby's
MAN OF SORROWS
colour video on freestanding LCD flat panel
38 by 4.5 cm
Apr 12, 2017
Sotheby's
Lot 114
May 12, 2016Sotheby's
May 12, 2016
Sotheby's
Contemporary Art Day Auction
Lot 474
Catherine's Dream, 2002
Feb 29, 2016Phillips
Catherine's Dream, 2002
Feb 29, 2016
Phillips
New Now Day Sale
Lot 159
Nov 12, 2015Sotheby's
Nov 12, 2015
Sotheby's
Contemporary Art Day Auction
Lot 553
Gasometer Oberhausen, 2003
c-print in colors
29.69 x 21.01 cm
Jul 16, 2015Bloomsbury Auctions
Gasometer Oberhausen, 2003
c-print in colors
29.69 x 21.01 cm
Jul 16, 2015
Bloomsbury Auctions • London
Mixed Media: 20th Century Art
Lot 330
Catherine's Dream, 2004
single channel video on lcd screen, running time 9 minutes and 20 seconds
58.09 x 44.09 cm
May 1, 2015Christie's
Catherine's Dream, 2004
single channel video on lcd screen, running time 9 minutes and 20 seconds
58.09 x 44.09 cm
May 1, 2015
Christie's • New York
Online: Post-War & Contemporary Art
Lot 44
Mar 10, 2015Sotheby's
Mar 10, 2015
Sotheby's
Bear Witness
Lot 192
Catherine's Dream, 2002
single channel video on LCD screen mounted on wall, running time 9 minutes and 20 seconds
70.8 x 44.1cm
Feb 12, 2015Christie's
Catherine's Dream, 2002
single channel video on LCD screen mounted on wall, running time 9 minutes and 20 seconds
70.8 x 44.1cm
Feb 12, 2015
Christie's • London, King Street
Post-War and Contemporary Art Day Auction
Lot 191
Festival d'automne 1996
silkscreen on poster paper
68 x 48.01 cm
Feb 11, 2015The Bru Sale
Festival d'automne 1996
silkscreen on poster paper
68 x 48.01 cm
Feb 11, 2015
The Bru Sale • Brussels
Livres illustres, estampes et affiches
Lot 729
Gasometer Oberhausen, 2003
c-print on epson photo paper
29.69 x 21.01 cm
Oct 29, 2014Bloomsbury Auctions
Gasometer Oberhausen, 2003
c-print on epson photo paper
29.69 x 21.01 cm
Oct 29, 2014
Bloomsbury Auctions • London
Modern & Contemporary Prints
Lot 462
Hatsuyume, first dream, 1981
photo and videocassette
Oct 28, 2014Aste Boetto
Hatsuyume, first dream, 1981
photo and videocassette
Oct 28, 2014
Aste Boetto • Genoa
Fotografia
Lot 402
Affiche pour le Festival d'automne, 1996
silkscreen poster on paper
68 x 48.01 cm
Oct 16, 2014The Bru Sale
Affiche pour le Festival d'automne, 1996
silkscreen poster on paper
68 x 48.01 cm
Oct 16, 2014
The Bru Sale • Brussels
Livres illustrés, estampes et affiches
Lot 746
Eternal Return, 2000
sculpture
207.7 x 63.8 x 15.6 cm
Jun 30, 2014Sotheby's
Eternal Return, 2000
sculpture
207.7 x 63.8 x 15.6 cm
Jun 30, 2014
Sotheby's • London
Contemporary Art Evening Auction
Lot 42
Senza titolo, 2008
felt-tip pen
30 x 21.01 cm
May 30, 2014Farsetti Arte
Senza titolo, 2008
felt-tip pen
30 x 21.01 cm
May 30, 2014
Farsetti Arte • Prato
Dipinti, Disegni, Scultura e Grafica, Arte Contemporanea
Lot 159
Five angels for the millenium, 2001
white printed box with 5 color offset prints
610.01 x 450.01 cm
May 20, 2014Artcurial
Five angels for the millenium, 2001
white printed box with 5 color offset prints
610.01 x 450.01 cm
May 20, 2014
Artcurial • Poulain, F. Tajan, Paris
Limited Edition
Lot 88
DOLOROSA
two 17 inch flat-panel monitors, two DVD players, two line doublers, two DVD discs
62.2 by 29.5 cm
May 15, 2014Sotheby's
DOLOROSA
two 17 inch flat-panel monitors, two DVD players, two line doublers, two DVD discs
62.2 by 29.5 cm
May 15, 2014
Sotheby's
Lot 519
Six Heads, 2000
Executed in 2000. This work is number six from an edition of twelve plus two artist proofs.
102.1 x 61 x 8.9cm
Mar 6, 2014Christie's
Six Heads, 2000
Executed in 2000. This work is number six from an edition of twelve plus two artist proofs.
102.1 x 61 x 8.9cm
Mar 6, 2014
Christie's • New York, Rockefeller Center
First Open
Lot 164
Nov 15, 2013Sotheby's
Nov 15, 2013
Sotheby's
Photographies
Lot 101
The Last Angel, 2002
Executed in 2002. This work is number three from an edition of five plus one artist's proof and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
210.8 x 228.6 x 24.1 cm
Nov 13, 2013Christie's
The Last Angel, 2002
Executed in 2002. This work is number three from an edition of five plus one artist's proof and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
210.8 x 228.6 x 24.1 cm
Nov 13, 2013
Christie's • New York, Rockefeller Center
Post-War and Contemporary Afternoon Session
Lot 563
Gasometer Oberhausen, 2003
c-print
29.69 x 20.9 cm
Jun 1, 2013Villa Grisebach Auktionen
Gasometer Oberhausen, 2003
c-print
29.69 x 20.9 cm
Jun 1, 2013
Villa Grisebach Auktionen • Berlin
Third Floor - Schätzwerte bis EUR 3.000
Lot 1471
Dominic's Trial, 2002
color video on lcd flat panel mounted on wall
39.19 x 31.6 cm
May 16, 2013Christie's
Dominic's Trial, 2002
color video on lcd flat panel mounted on wall
39.19 x 31.6 cm
May 16, 2013
Christie's • New York
Post-War & Contemporary Afternoon Session
Lot 632
SMALL SAINTS
Executed in 2008, this work is number 4 from an edition of 7 plus 2 artist's proofs and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
157.5 by 27.9 cm
May 15, 2013Sotheby's
SMALL SAINTS
Executed in 2008, this work is number 4 from an edition of 7 plus 2 artist's proofs and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
157.5 by 27.9 cm
May 15, 2013
Sotheby's
Lot 525
Ablutions
colour video diptych on plasma display mounted vertically on wall
101.5 x 122 x 10.8 cm
Oct 10, 2012Phillips
Ablutions
colour video diptych on plasma display mounted vertically on wall
101.5 x 122 x 10.8 cm
Oct 10, 2012
Phillips
Lot 33
Oguri, 2008
color high-definition video on lcd panel
62.99 x 35.51 x 5.99 cm
May 10, 2012Bonhams
Oguri, 2008
color high-definition video on lcd panel
62.99 x 35.51 x 5.99 cm
May 10, 2012
Bonhams • New York
Contemporary Part 1
Lot 12
Remembrance, 2002
colour video on LCD flat panel, mounted on wall
49 x 38 x 6cm
Sep 14, 2011Christie's
Remembrance, 2002
colour video on LCD flat panel, mounted on wall
49 x 38 x 6cm
Sep 14, 2011
Christie's • London, South Kensington
Post-War & Contemporary Art
Lot 87
Going Forth By Day
video cassette and shoulder bag
19.2 x 10.49 x 3.3 cm
May 7, 2011Dr. Irene Lehr
Going Forth By Day
video cassette and shoulder bag
19.2 x 10.49 x 3.3 cm
May 7, 2011
Dr. Irene Lehr • Berlin-Charlottenburg
Auktion
Lot 643
Basin of Tears
Colour video diptych on plasma display mounted on wall.
102 x 122 cm
Feb 17, 2011Phillips
Basin of Tears
Colour video diptych on plasma display mounted on wall.
102 x 122 cm
Feb 17, 2011
Phillips
Lot 26
Union, 2000
color video diptych on two plasma displays mounted vertically, side-by-side on the wall
102.9 x 127 x 17.81 cm
Nov 8, 2010Phillips de Pury & Company
Union, 2000
color video diptych on two plasma displays mounted vertically, side-by-side on the wall
102.9 x 127 x 17.81 cm
Nov 8, 2010
Phillips de Pury & Company • New York
Part I Contemporary Art
Lot 123
SURRENDER
colour video diptych on two plasma displays mounted vertically on wall
61 by 8.9cm
Feb 10, 2010Sotheby's
SURRENDER
colour video diptych on two plasma displays mounted vertically on wall
61 by 8.9cm
Feb 10, 2010
Sotheby's
Lot 73