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Ettore Sottsass Sculpture: Auction Prices

Italian · 1917–2007

ArtSell has recorded 285 auction results for Ettore Sottsass sculpture between 2011 and 2026, of which 254 sold (89% sell-through). Prices realised range from $180 to $261,938, with a median of $4,293 across 254 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $261,938 for “Unique totem, no. 18” at Phillips in 2018.

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  1. Ettore Sottsass, 'SHIVA' VASE FOR BD BARCELONA, Pink glazed ceramic. Manufacturer's mark to base
    'SHIVA' VASE FOR BD BARCELONA
    Sculpture
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 8
    A$250≈ $180≈ £133≈ €155Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$200–300View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. Ettore Sottsass, Vase, c. 1955, glazed earthenware
    Vase, c. 1955
    Sculpture
    4⅝ h x 6⅝ w x 4¼ d in (12 x 17 x 11 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 287
    $1,536≈ £1,138≈ €1,332Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  3. Ettore Sottsass, Rosso Francia 3 from the Esercizi series, 1998, glass, marble
    Rosso Francia 3 from the Esercizi series, 1998
    Sculpture
    29 h x 11¾ dia in (74 x 30 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 103
    $12,800≈ £9,487≈ €11,098Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
  4. Ettore Sottsass, 'Treetops' Floor Lamp, enameled steel, enameled aluminum, chrome-plated brass, with unattached manufacturer's label 'Memphis Milano E
    'Treetops' Floor Lamp
    Sculpture
    height 62in (157.5cm); length 44in (111.6cm); depth 9 1/2in (24.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 138
    $1,408≈ £1,053≈ €1,234Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Ettore Sottsass, 'Ombrello di Buddha' vase, 1988, marble
    'Ombrello di Buddha' vase, 1988
    Sculpture
    26cm wide, 26cm deep, 41.5cm high
    Sworders · · Lot 215
    £950≈ $1,271≈ €1,115HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Sworders ↗
  6. Ettore Sottsass, 'HOLLYWOOD' SERIES CENTREPIECE BOWL FOR BITOSSI, Hourglass form ceramic with matt white and black glaze. Top bowl with concentric black circles. Manufacturer details to underside
    'HOLLYWOOD' SERIES CENTREPIECE BOWL FOR BITOSSI
    Sculpture
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 36
    A$550≈ $395≈ £293≈ €339Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  7. Ettore Sottsass, Centerpiece, model ET4, c. 1985, porcelain
    Centerpiece, model ET4, c. 1985
    Sculpture
    4¾ h x 9¾ w x 9¾ d in (12 x 25 x 25 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 339
    $576≈ £429≈ €497Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Wright ↗
  8. Ettore Sottsass, A 'Ur' sculpture from the 'Antiche Ceramiche' series, 1994, Mat glazed ceramic
    A 'Ur' sculpture from the 'Antiche Ceramiche' series, 1994
    Sculpture
    Cm 31,5 (h) x 30 x 30
    Aste Boetto · · Lot 2259
    €2,600≈ $3,037≈ £2,255HammerSign up free to seeView at Aste Boetto ↗
  9. Ettore Sottsass, A 'Nineve' sculpture from the 'Antiche Ceramiche' series, 1994, Glazed ceramic
    A 'Nineve' sculpture from the 'Antiche Ceramiche' series, 1994
    Sculpture
    Cm 33,5 (h) x 32,5 (diam.)
    Aste Boetto · · Lot 2258
    €2,800≈ $3,270≈ £2,428HammerSign up free to seeView at Aste Boetto ↗
  10. Ettore Sottsass, Table d'appoint Primavera, A 'Primavera' side table in marble and lacquered metal by Ettore Sottsass in 1979 for the Bahnhof Apotheke in Lübbecke
    Table d'appoint Primavera
    Sculpture
    H: 53 cm. (20.7/8 in.); D: 50 cm. (19.5/8 in.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 83
    €1,792≈ $2,094≈ £1,560Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  11. Ettore Sottsass, Rare building block toy clocks, set of two, c. 1965, dyed wood, gold leaf, stainless steel, plastic
    Rare building block toy clocks, set of two, c. 1965
    Sculpture · Panel
    6½ h x 5½ w x 2 d in (17 x 14 x 5 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 255
    $1,143≈ £854≈ €990Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  12. Ettore Sottsass, Menta totem, glazed porcelain
    Menta totem
    Sculpture
    67¾ h x 14⅝ dia in (172 x 37 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 120
    $101,600≈ £74,982≈ €86,000Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Wright ↗
  13. Ettore Sottsass, Rare bowls model 444, pair, 1962-63, glazed porcelain
    Rare bowls model 444, pair, 1962-63
    Sculpture
    3¼ h x 5½ w x 5½ d in (8 x 14 x 14 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 318
    $660≈ £491≈ €565Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Wright ↗
  14. Ettore Sottsass, Emma vase, 1994, glazed porcelain
    Emma vase, 1994
    Sculpture
    18¼ h x 6¾ dia in (46 x 17 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 205
    $19,050≈ £14,300≈ €16,370Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  15. Ettore Sottsass, Esmeralda totem, 1994, glazed porcelain
    Esmeralda totem, 1994
    Sculpture
    19 h x 11 dia in (48 x 28 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 209
    $17,780≈ £13,346≈ €15,279Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  16. Ettore Sottsass, Lampadaire Treetops, A 'Treetops' floor lamp in lacquered steel and cast iron designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981 and edited by Memphis Milano
    Lampadaire Treetops
    Sculpture
    H: 201 cm. (79.1/8 in.); L: 65,5 cm. (26.1/8 in.); P: 24 cm. (9.1/2 in.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 20
    €2,432≈ $2,800≈ £2,144Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  17. Ettore Sottsass, Vase, 1955, glazed stoneware
    Vase, 1955
    Sculpture
    6 h x 5 dia in (15 x 13 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 275
    $1,778≈ £1,358≈ €1,542Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  18. Ettore Sottsass, Rare pre-production vase from the Hollywood Collection, c. 1962, glazed stoneware
    Rare pre-production vase from the Hollywood Collection, c. 1962
    Sculpture
    10¼ h x 7¼ dia in (26 x 18 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 276
    $2,794≈ £2,134≈ €2,423Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  19. Ettore Sottsass, Vase, 1958 / 2001, glazed stoneware
    Vase, 1958 / 2001
    Sculpture
    13 h x 4½ dia in (33 x 11 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 274
    $1,651≈ £1,261≈ €1,432Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  20. Ettore Sottsass, 'CALLIMACO' FLOOR LAMP, DESIGNED 1981, 1981, lacquered and chromed steel with aluminium
    'CALLIMACO' FLOOR LAMP, DESIGNED 1981, 1981
    Sculpture
    201cm high (79in high)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 490
    £1,071≈ $1,406≈ €1,217Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  21. Ettore Sottsass, 'CLAIR DE LUNE' TOTEM, DESIGNED 1988, 1988, metal and glazed ceramic
    'CLAIR DE LUNE' TOTEM, DESIGNED 1988, 1988
    Sculpture
    190cm high (74 ¾in high) including wooden base, 175cm high (68 7/8in high) excluding wooden base
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 280
    £15,120≈ $19,843≈ €17,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–8,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  22. Ettore Sottsass, Clair de Lune totem, 1988, glazed ceramic, pine plywood
    Clair de Lune totem, 1988
    Sculpture
    69 h x 20 w x 20 d in (175 x 51 x 51 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 108
    $27,940≈ £20,946≈ €24,101Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Wright ↗
  23. Ettore Sottsass, Lidded box, model Y27 from the Yantra series, 1969, glazed white clay
    Lidded box, model Y27 from the Yantra series, 1969
    Sculpture
    5¼ h x 7¼ w x 7¼ d in (13 x 18 x 18 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 237
    $1,524≈ £1,137≈ €1,306Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  24. Ettore Sottsass, Vase, model 585 from the Geometrici series, 1962, glazed white clay
    Vase, model 585 from the Geometrici series, 1962
    Sculpture
    8⅞ h x 9 w x 8¾ d in (23 x 23 x 22 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 239
    $381≈ £284≈ €327Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  25. Ettore Sottsass, Vase, model Y35 from the Yantra series, 1969, glazed white clay
    Vase, model Y35 from the Yantra series, 1969
    Sculpture
    13 h x 10½ w x 7½ d in (33 x 27 x 19 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 240
    $16,510≈ £12,316≈ €14,152Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  26. Ettore Sottsass, Wine bucket and stand, 1979, polished 18/10 stainless steel, lacquered steel
    Wine bucket and stand, 1979
    Sculpture
    9 h x 11½ w x 9¾ d in (23 x 29 x 25 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 105
    $2,159≈ £1,609≈ €1,839Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  27. Ettore Sottsass, ET2 pitcher and vase, glazed porcelain
    ET2 pitcher and vase
    Sculpture
    9 h x 4⅜ dia in (23 x 11 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 348
    $572≈ £425≈ €491Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Wright ↗
  28. Ettore Sottsass, Alzata centerpiece, glazed earthenware
    Alzata centerpiece
    Sculpture
    9½ h x 15¼ dia in (24 x 39 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 352
    $3,810≈ £2,834≈ €3,271Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  29. Ettore Sottsass, Spool vase, c. 1962, glazed earthenware
    Spool vase, c. 1962
    Sculpture
    8¾ h x 12 dia in (22 x 30 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 346
    $1,651≈ £1,228≈ €1,418Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  30. Ettore Sottsass, Vase, glazed earthenware
    Vase
    Sculpture
    14¾ h x 6 dia in (37 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 342
    $826≈ £614≈ €709Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  31. Ettore Sottsass, Vase, 1986, glazed earthenware
    Vase, 1986
    Sculpture
    9½ h x 8¾ dia in (24 x 22 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 344
    $953≈ £709≈ €818Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  32. Ettore Sottsass, Vase from the Hollywood Collection, glazed porcelain
    Vase from the Hollywood Collection
    Sculpture
    7 h x 8⅝ dia in (18 x 22 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 356
    $699≈ £520≈ €600Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  33. Ettore Sottsass, Centerpiece, glazed earthenware
    Centerpiece
    Sculpture
    7 h x 8¼ dia in (18 x 21 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 350
    $1,080≈ £803≈ €927Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  34. Ettore Sottsass, Vase from the Hollywood Collection, glazed earthenware
    Vase from the Hollywood Collection
    Sculpture
    10½ h x 7½ dia in (27 x 19 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 336
    $594≈ £442≈ €510Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  35. Ettore Sottsass, Vase from the Hollywood Collection, glazed earthenware
    Vase from the Hollywood Collection
    Sculpture
    17¾ h x 6 dia in (45 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 340
    $953≈ £709≈ €818Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  36. Ettore Sottsass, Vase from the Hollywood Collection, glazed earthenware
    Vase from the Hollywood Collection
    Sculpture
    18¾ h x 6¾ dia in (48 x 17 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 338
    $1,397≈ £1,039≈ €1,199Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  37. Ettore Sottsass, Abat-jour table lamp, 2005, glazed earthenware, black blown glass, chrome-plated brass
    Abat-jour table lamp, 2005
    Sculpture
    23½ h x 18¾ dia in (60 x 48 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 354
    $2,540≈ £1,889≈ €2,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  38. Ettore Sottsass, Chocolat totem, 1994 / 2004, glazed earthenware, laminate over plywood
    Chocolat totem, 1994 / 2004
    Sculpture
    52½ h x 14 dia in (133 x 36 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 111
    $33,020≈ £24,598≈ €28,360Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Wright ↗
  39. Ettore Sottsass, Burma totem, 1964 / 2000, glazed earthenware, metal
    Burma totem, 1964 / 2000
    Sculpture
    23 h x 6½ dia in (58 x 17 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 282
    $3,556≈ £2,649≈ €3,054Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  40. Ettore Sottsass, Demistella Console, for UP & UP, Rossa Verona, Botticinni Classico, and Nero Marquinia marble, burlwood, lacquered wood
    Demistella Console
    Sculpture · Panel
    height 31in (79cm); width 23 1/2in (60cm); depth 15in (38.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 173
    $8,960≈ £6,702≈ €7,773Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  41. Ettore Sottsass, «Lipari» Low Table, CERAMIC STRUCTURE
    «Lipari» Low Table
    Sculpture
    Pandolfini · · Lot 246
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,500–2,000View at Pandolfini ↗
  42. Ettore Sottsass, Valentine typewriter, 1969, plastic, enameled steel, metal, rubber
    Valentine typewriter, 1969
    Sculpture
    4½ h x 13½ w x 14 d in (11 x 34 x 36 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 184
    $953≈ £704≈ €835Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  43. Ettore Sottsass, Demistella console table, c. 1990, Rossa Verona, Botticinni, and Nero Marquina marble, mahogany, lacquered wood
    Demistella console table, c. 1990
    Sculpture · Panel
    31½ h x 23½ w x 15 d in (80 x 60 x 38 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 445
    $5,334≈ £3,931≈ €4,670Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Wright ↗
  44. Ettore Sottsass, "FRUTTIERA BIANCO E ROSA", 2001, glazed porcelain
    "FRUTTIERA BIANCO E ROSA", 2001
    Sculpture
    Bonhams · · Lot 389
    $1,536≈ £1,145≈ €1,358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  45. Ettore Sottsass, 'CALLIMACO' FLOOR LAMP, DESIGNED 1981, 1981, lacquered and chromed steel with aluminium
    'CALLIMACO' FLOOR LAMP, DESIGNED 1981, 1981
    Sculpture
    200.5cm high (79in high)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 420
    £1,134≈ $1,514≈ €1,331Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  46. Ettore Sottsass, 'PRIMAVERA' TABLE, DESIGNED c. 1980, marble
    'PRIMAVERA' TABLE, DESIGNED c. 1980
    Sculpture
    55cm high, 50.5cm diameter (21 5/8in high, 19 7/8in high)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 421
    £1,386≈ $1,851≈ €1,627Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  47. Ettore Sottsass, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTURE, DESIGNED 1986, marble and gold leaf
    ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTURE, DESIGNED 1986
    Sculpture · ed. 104/300
    19cm high, 20cm wide, 10cm deep (7 ½in high, 7 7/8in wide, 4in deep)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 419
    £1,134≈ $1,514≈ €1,331Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  48. Ettore Sottsass, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTURE, 1986, marble
    ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTURE, 1986
    Sculpture · ed. 82/300
    25.7cm high, 20cm wide, 10cm deep (10 1/8in high, 7 7/8in wide, 4in deep)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 418
    £1,134≈ $1,514≈ €1,331Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  49. Ettore Sottsass, Vase, model no. Y37, from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series, circa 1969, Glazed earthenware
    Vase, model no. Y37, from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    42.5 x 25 x 21 cm (16 3/4 x 9 7/8 x 8 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 105
    £10,795≈ $14,413≈ €12,673Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Ettore Sottsass, Early and rare lidded jar, 1959, Earthenware, matte glaze with sgraffito , maple, fabric cord
    Early and rare lidded jar, 1959
    Sculpture
    27 cm (10 5/8 in.) high, 16 cm (6 1/4 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 20
    £120,650≈ $161,092≈ €141,644Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £45,000–65,000View at Phillips ↗

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