Ettore Sottsass Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1917–2007

Of the 182 lots by Ettore Sottsass (paintings) recorded at auction between 2007 and 2026, 170 found a buyer (93%). Across 170 sales with a published price, the typical result was $1.8kSign up free to see to $11.7kSign up free to see (median $4.1kSign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $432kSign up free to see for Composizione di elementi di legno colorato e specchio, il tutto unito da funi di canapa, designed for Galleria Arform, Milan at Phillips in April 2018. Most results come from Phillips (72), Wright (55) and Bonhams (14).

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1. 
   Galassia twin-size bed frame, 1964

   lacquered wood, steel · Panel

   25⅛ h x 37½ w x 80 d in (64 x 95 x 203 cm)

   Wright · Apr 25, 2024 · Lot 381
   $252≈ £201≈ €235Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
2. 
   Treetops floor lamp, 1981

   enameled steel, enameled aluminum, chrome-plated brass

   77 h x 27 w x 9½ d in (196 x 69 x 24 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Feb 13, 2024 · Lot 218
   $8,385≈ £6,611≈ €7,769Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
3. 
   Basilico Big bowl and Mirto vase, 1997

   lacquered plastic

   8 h x 5¼ dia in (20 x 13 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Feb 13, 2024 · Lot 171
   $655≈ £516≈ €607Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
4. 
   Tahiti table lamp, 1981

   enameled steel, laminate, enameled brass, chrome-plated brass, lacquered wood · Panel

   25 h x 15 w x 4 d in (63 x 38 x 10 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Feb 13, 2024 · Lot 213
   $1,512≈ £1,192≈ €1,401Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
5. 
   Mandarin chairs, set of four

   enameled steel, leather

   33 h x 26¼ w x 23 d in (84 x 67 x 58 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Feb 13, 2024 · Lot 170
   $1,048≈ £826≈ €971Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
6. 
   Ashoka table lamp, 1981

   enameled steel, chrome-plated steel

   34¼ h x 32¼ w x 3 d in (87 x 82 x 8 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Feb 13, 2024 · Lot 223
   $2,064≈ £1,627≈ €1,912Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
7. 
   Rosa giallo e bianco occasional table, 1988

   burl veneer, lacquered wood · Panel

   16½ h x 15¾ w x 15¾ d in (42 x 40 x 40 cm)

   Wright · Jan 25, 2024 · Lot 101
   $2,394≈ £1,880≈ €2,198Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
8. 
   Bay table lamp, 1983

   plastic, enameled steel, glass

   20 h x 16 dia in (51 x 41 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jan 11, 2024 · Lot 108
   $4,032≈ £3,161≈ €3,670Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
9. 
   Callimaco floor lamp, 1982

   enameled aluminum, chrome-plated steel, plastic

   79¼ h x 16 dia in (201 x 41 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jan 11, 2024 · Lot 165
   $2,016≈ £1,581≈ €1,835Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
10. 
    Dish, 1958

    enameled copper · Panel

    ¼ h x 6⅜ dia in (1 x 16 cm)

    Wright · Dec 13, 2023 · Lot 197
    $4,788≈ £3,822≈ €4,439Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
11. 
    Dish, 1958

    enamel, copper · Panel

    ¼ h x 6⅜ dia in (1 x 16 cm)

    Wright · Dec 13, 2023 · Lot 199
    $4,410≈ £3,521≈ €4,088Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
12. 
    Ultrafragola mirror from the Mobili Grigi series

    Acrylic

    77 h x 39½ w x 5 d in (196 x 100 x 13 cm)

    Wright · Dec 13, 2023 · Lot 400
    $10,710≈ £8,550≈ €9,929Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
13. 
    TAHITI LAMP FOR MEMPHIS MILANO

    Enamelled metal, wood and laminate. Adjustable head. Comes with certificate of authenticity · Panel

    Leonard Joel · Nov 13, 2023 · Lot 45
    A$2,000≈ $1,275≈ £1,041≈ €1,195Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,200–3,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
14. 
    Vase, circa 1958, 1958

    enamelled copper on wooden stand · Panel

    47.3cm high (18 5/8in high) overall

    Lyon & Turnbull · Oct 27, 2023 · Lot 250
    £8,190≈ $9,921≈ €9,411Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
15. 
    Donau dining chairs, set of six, c. 1986

    burlwood veneer, lacquered wood · Panel

    33 h x 17⅛ w x 20½ d in (84 x 43 x 52 cm)

    Wright · Oct 3, 2023 · Lot 301
    $3,930≈ £3,257≈ €3,754Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
16. 
    Donau table, 1986

    burlwood veneer, lacquered wood · Panel

    29 h x 50 w x 37 d in (74 x 127 x 94 cm)

    Wright · Oct 3, 2023 · Lot 232
    $2,882≈ £2,389≈ €2,753Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
17. 
    Eastside lounge chairs model 35S1, pair, 1983

    leather, enameled steel, plastic

    33½ h x 32 w x 31 d in (85 x 81 x 79 cm)

    Wright · Aug 3, 2023 · Lot 181
    $3,024≈ £2,392≈ €2,766Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
18. 
    Eastside sofa, model 35S3, 1983

    leather, enameled steel, plastic

    33½ h x 75 w x 31 d in (85 x 190 x 79 cm)

    Wright · Aug 3, 2023 · Lot 186
    $2,394≈ £1,894≈ €2,190Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
19. 
    "Le Strutture Tremano" table, circa 1979

    Painted steel, plastic laminate-covered wood, glass · Panel

    46 x 19 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. (116.8 x 50.2 x 50.2 cm)

    Phillips · Jul 26, 2023 · Lot 100
    $3,302≈ £2,559≈ €2,986Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
20. 
    Tree Tops floor lamp, 1981

    enameled steel, enameled aluminum, chrome-plated brass

    75½ h x 10 w x 30 d in (192 x 25 x 76 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jul 18, 2023 · Lot 108
    $2,520≈ £1,922≈ €2,239Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
21. 
    Tahiti table lamp, 1981

    enameled steel, laminate, enameled brass, chrome-plated brass, lacquered wood

    25 h x 15 w x 4 d in (63 x 38 x 10 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jul 18, 2023 · Lot 102
    $1,512≈ £1,153≈ €1,343Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
22. 
    Rosa giallo e bianco occasional table, 1988

    burl veneer, lacquered wood · Panel

    16½ h x 15¾ w x 15¾ d in (42 x 40 x 40 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jul 18, 2023 · Lot 109
    $3,528≈ £2,691≈ €3,135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
23. 
    Gopuram occasional table, 1988

    lacquered wood · Panel

    15¾ h x 15¾ w x 15¾ d in (40 x 40 x 40 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jul 18, 2023 · Lot 111
    $3,780≈ £2,883≈ €3,359Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
24. 
    Missionario pedestal (from the Ruins series), 1992

    lacquered wood, metal and enameled metal · Panel

    43½ h x 33½ w x 25½ d in (110 x 85 x 65 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jul 18, 2023 · Lot 110
    $6,048≈ £4,613≈ €5,374Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
25. 
    Twenty-two wall lamp, c. 1990

    enameled steel, glass

    7 h x 12½ w x 6¾ d in (18 x 32 x 17 cm)

    Wright · Jun 6, 2023 · Lot 278
    $1,764≈ £1,422≈ €1,651Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
26. 
    Umbrella stand and wastepaper basket, 1958

    lacquered wood · Panel

    22 h x 9¾ w x 9¾ d in (56 x 25 x 25 cm)

    Wright · May 4, 2023 · Lot 218
    $1,638≈ £1,302≈ €1,479Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
27. 
    Valiglia table lamp, 1977

    enameled metal

    15 h x 13¼ w x 9½ d in (38 x 34 x 24 cm)

    Wright · May 4, 2023 · Lot 217
    $786≈ £625≈ €710Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
28. 
    Pair of 'Doran' Table Lights, designed 1978, 1978

    glass and enamelled metal

    20.5cm high, the base 19.5cm long, 10cm deep (8 1/4in high, 7 3/4in long, 4in deep)

    Lyon & Turnbull · Apr 28, 2023 · Lot 351
    £693≈ $864≈ €787Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
29. 
    'Don' Table Light, designed 1977, 1977

    lacquered metal with orientable metal shade

    44cm high (17 3/8in high)

    Lyon & Turnbull · Apr 28, 2023 · Lot 350
    £504≈ $629≈ €572Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
30. 
    Jr.

    Enamelled metal, glass, plastic laminated-wood · Panel

    115.5 x 61 x 61 cm

    Bonhams · Apr 27, 2023 · Lot 54
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
31. 
    Set of six rare lights, circa 1956

    Acrylic

    Each: 28 x 28 x 22 cm (11 x 11 x 8 5/8 in.)

    Phillips · Apr 26, 2023 · Lot 85
    £48,260≈ $60,156≈ €54,494Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
32. 
    Set of Eight Mandarin Chairs

    for Knoll International, from the Pan Am Building, New York, enameled steel, upholstery, with Knoll tags on the underside

    height 32 1/4in (81.8cm); width 25 3/4in (65.4cm); depth 23in (58.4cm)

    Bonhams · Mar 29, 2023 · Lot 187
    $1,020≈ £827≈ €940Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
33. 
    Set of Eight Mandarin Chairs

    for Knoll International, from the Pan Am Building, New York, enameled steel, upholstery, with Knoll tags on the underside

    height 32 1/4in (81.8cm); width 25 3/4in (65.4cm); depth 23in (58.4cm)

    Bonhams · Mar 29, 2023 · Lot 186
    $1,020≈ £827≈ €940Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
34. 
    Tall Custom Double Bookcase

    executed by Sottsass Associati for the Mayer-Schwarz Gallery, Beverly Hills, ebonized and cream painted wood · Panel

    height 77 1/2in (196.cm); width 58in (147.3cm); depth 17in (43.2cm)

    Bonhams · Mar 29, 2023 · Lot 185
    $638≈ £517≈ €588Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
35. 
    Custom Desk with Columnar Legs

    executed by Sottsass Associati for the Mayer-Schwarz Gallery, Beverly Hills, cream and pale pink lacquered wood · Panel

    height 31 1/2in (80cm); length 86 3/4in (220.4cm); width 39 3/8in (100cm)

    Bonhams · Mar 29, 2023 · Lot 184
    $5,100≈ £4,137≈ €4,702Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
36. 
    Custom Cabinet

    executed by Sottsass Associati for the Mayer-Schwarz Gallery, Beverly Hills, maple and painted maple

    height 31 1/2n (80cm); width 61in (154.9cm); depth 17in (43.2cm)

    Bonhams · Mar 29, 2023 · Lot 182
    $3,188≈ £2,586≈ €2,939Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
37. 
    Long Custom Cabinet

    executed by Sottsass Associati for the Mayer-Schwarz Gallery, Beverly Hills, maple and painted maple

    height 31 1/2in (80cm); length 152 1/2in (387.3cm); depth 21in (53.3cm)

    Bonhams · Mar 29, 2023 · Lot 181
    $2,040≈ £1,655≈ €1,881Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
38. 
    Custom Dining or Library Table with Illuminating Panel

    Acrylic · Panel

    height 31 1/2in (80cm); length 87 3/4in (222.9cm); width 39 1/2in (100.3cm)

    Bonhams · Mar 29, 2023 · Lot 176
    $10,200≈ £8,274≈ €9,404Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
39. 
    Dado occasional tables model T29, pair, 1963

    lacquered wood, rosewood · Panel

    12½ h x 11½ w x 11½ d in (32 x 29 x 29 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 1, 2023 · Lot 148
    $4,788≈ £3,969≈ €4,481Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
40. 
    "Le Strutture Tremano" table, circa 1979

    Painted steel, plastic laminate-covered wood, glass · Panel

    46 x 19 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. (116.8 x 50.2 x 50.2 cm)

    Phillips · Feb 7, 2023 · Lot 8
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
41. 
    "Callimaco" floor lamp, circa 1982

    Painted aluminum, painted steel, chromium-plated steel, plastic

    79 in. (200.7 cm) high

    Phillips · Feb 7, 2023 · Lot 5
    $2,142≈ £1,788≈ €2,002Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
42. 
    Eastside sofa, model 35S3, 1983

    leather, enameled steel, upholstery, plastic

    33 h x 74¾ w x 30 d in (84 x 190 x 76 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Nov 15, 2022 · Lot 176
    $1,125≈ £946≈ €1,081Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
43. 
    Bedroom furniture, circa 1966

    Ash, ash-veneered wood, painted ash, laminated wood · Panel

    Wall panel: 217.3 x 334.4 x 5.6 cm (85 1/2 x 131 5/8 x 2 1/4 in.) Each bed: 50 x 85.7 x 192.1 cm (19 5/8 x 33 3/4 x 75 5/8 in.) Each bedside table: 4.7 x 40.8 x 38.4 cm (1 7/8 x 16 1/8 x 15 1/8 in.) Each unit: 40.2 x 40 x 36 cm (15 7/8 x 15 3/4 x 14 1/8 in.)

    Phillips · Nov 2, 2022 · Lot 39
    £32,760≈ $37,700≈ €38,050Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
44. 
    'Formosa' chandelier, designed 1989, produced 1990

    Coloured glass, brass, painted metal

    96.8 cm (38 1/8 in.) drop, 38.1 cm (15 in.) diameter

    Phillips · May 12, 2022 · Lot 154
    £11,340≈ $13,838≈ €13,296Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
45. 
    'Rocchettone' side table, model no. T. 44, circa 1965

    African mahogany-veneered plywood, beech , painted wood · Panel

    44.6 cm (17 1/2 in.) high, 44 cm (17 3/8 in.) diameter

    Phillips · May 12, 2022 · Lot 147
    £7,560≈ $9,225≈ €8,864Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
46. 
    Tahiti table lamp, 1981

    enameled steel, laminate, enameled brass, chrome-plated brass, lacquered wood · Panel

    24½ h x 14½ w x 4 d in (62 x 37 x 10 cm)

    Wright · Apr 21, 2022 · Lot 144
    $2,142≈ £1,643≈ €1,967Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
47. 
    "Freemont" sideboard, circa 1985

    Stained wood, stained veneered wood, painted wood, laminate-covered wood, gilded wood · Panel

    72 x 76 x 26 in. (182.9 x 193 x 66 cm)

    Phillips · Feb 9, 2022 · Lot 11
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
48. 
    Bücherregal "Liana", 1985/1992

    Acrylic · Other support

    Ca. 220 x 220 x 60cm

    Van Ham · Dec 1, 2021 · Lot 400
    €13,388≈ $15,147≈ £11,379Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–View at Van Ham ↗
49. 
    Daybed, circa 1962

    Painted wood, fabric · Panel

    48.5 x 202.8 x 97 cm (19 1/8 x 79 7/8 x 38 1/4 in.)

    Phillips · Nov 9, 2021 · Lot 300
    £7,560≈ $10,251≈ €8,854Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
50. 
    Rare ceiling light, model no. 12625, designed 1956

    Acrylic

    255.5 x 28 x 10 cm (100 5/8 x 11 x 3 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Nov 9, 2021 · Lot 240
    £176,400≈ $239,181≈ €206,600Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗

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