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Ettore Sottsass Sculpture: Value & Auction Prices

1917–2007

Of the 294 lots by Ettore Sottsass (sculpture) recorded at auction between 2011 and 2026, 263 found a buyer (89%). The median price realised is $4.5kSign up free to see across 263 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.4kSign up free to see–$10.1kSign up free to see. Unique totem, no. 18 holds the top price on file: $262kSign up free to see at Phillips (April 2018). The houses with the most results are Phillips (106), Wright (85) and Bonhams (22).

£187,500≈ $261,938≈ €215,268Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumUnique totem, no. 18Phillips294auction results2011–2026years recorded89%sold$4.5kSign up free to seemedian price

Ettore Sottsass sculpture: key figures

Auction results
294
Sold rate
89%
Active at auction
2011–2026
Median price
$4.5kSign up free to see
Record price
$262kSign up free to see Unique totem, no. 18, Phillips, Apr 2018

Top auction houses: Phillips (106), Wright (85), Bonhams (22)

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  1. Important miroir dit Gial by Ettore Sottsass, A 'Gial' mirror in wood, polychrome marble, terrazzo and mirrored glass designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1987 and edited b, offered Apr 2025
    Important miroir dit Gial
    Sculpture · Panel
    H: 104 cm.(40.15/16 in.); L: 73 cm.(28.3/4 in.); P: 9 cm.(3.9/16 in.).
    Bonhams · · Lot 70
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,500–4,500View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Totem Menta by Ettore Sottsass, A 'Menta' totem in partially hand-painted glazed ceramic designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1985 and edited by Galleria Mode, sold Apr 2025
    Totem Menta
    Sculpture
    H: 56,5 cm. (22.1/4 in.); D: 13 cm. (4.1/8 in.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 56
    €5,760≈ $6,551≈ £4,895Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Ceramiche di lava lidded vessel, model 198-C by Ettore Sottsass, 1959, glazed earthenware, sold Apr 2025
    Ceramiche di lava lidded vessel, model 198-C, 1959
    Sculpture
    6 h x 3½ dia in (15 x 9 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 157
    $5,080≈ £3,818≈ €4,450Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  4. Montenegro console table by Ettore Sottsass, 1992, Cararra marble, granite, sold Apr 2025
    Montenegro console table, 1992
    Sculpture
    39⅜ h x 79¼ w x 14¼ d in (100 x 201 x 36 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 314
    $7,620≈ £5,727≈ €6,675Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  5. Valentine typewriter by Ettore Sottsass, 1969, plastic, enameled steel, metal, rubber, sold Mar 2025
    Valentine typewriter, 1969
    Sculpture
    4½ h x 13½ w x 15½ d in (11 x 34 x 39 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 184
    $508≈ £392≈ €469Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  6. Valentine typewriter by Ettore Sottsass, 1969, plastic, enameled steel, metal, rubber, sold Jan 2025
    Valentine typewriter, 1969
    Sculpture
    4½ h x 13½ w x 15½ d in (11 x 34 x 39 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 279
    $594≈ £483≈ €576Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  7. Early Lotrosso dining table by Ettore Sottsass, 1963, marble, enameled steel, sold Dec 2024
    Early Lotrosso dining table, 1963
    Sculpture
    27¾ h x 47½ dia in (70 x 121 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 463
    $5,040≈ £3,960≈ €4,804Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  8. Central Park coffee table by Ettore Sottsass, 1983, glass, marble, sold Nov 2024
    Central Park coffee table, 1983
    Sculpture
    16 h x 45¼ w x 45¼ d in (41 x 115 x 115 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 267
    $3,668≈ £2,902≈ €3,485Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Rare set of five vases by Ettore Sottsass, 1957, Glazed earthenware, sold Nov 2024
    Rare set of five vases, 1957
    Sculpture
    Tallest: 37.1 cm (14 5/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 136
    £25,400≈ $32,367≈ €30,452Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Rare early mirror by Ettore Sottsass, 1958, Glazed ceramic tiles with glass inlay, mirrored glass, maple, sold Nov 2024
    Rare early mirror, 1958
    Sculpture
    60.2 x 60.2 x 3.8 cm (23 3/4 x 23 3/4 x 1 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 116
    £15,240≈ $19,420≈ €18,271Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £14,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. 'Burma' totem by Ettore Sottsass, designed 1964, produced circa 1994, Glazed ceramic, laminated wood, sold Nov 2024
    'Burma' totem, designed 1964, produced circa 1994
    Sculpture · Panel · ed. 8/20
    210.5 cm (82 7/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 110
    £27,940≈ $35,604≈ €33,497Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £18,000–24,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. 'Park Lane' coffee table by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1983, Marble, fibreglass, sold Nov 2024
    'Park Lane' coffee table, circa 1983
    Sculpture
    38 cm (14 7/8 in.) high, 108.5 cm (42 3/4 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 109
    £3,810≈ $4,855≈ €4,568Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. 'CLAIR DE LUNE' TOTEM, DESIGNED 1988 by Ettore Sottsass, 1988, metal and glazed ceramic, offered Oct 2024
    '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 401
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £5,000–8,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  14. 'PARK LANE' COFFEE TABLE, DESIGNED 1983 by Ettore Sottsass, fiberglass and marble, sold Oct 2024
    'PARK LANE' COFFEE TABLE, DESIGNED 1983
    Sculpture
    36.5cm high, 97cm diameter (40 3/8in high, 38in diameter)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 402
    £2,772≈ $3,602≈ €3,310Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  15. Table lamp by Ettore Sottsass, c. 1955, glazed stoneware, sold Sep 2024
    Table lamp, c. 1955
    Sculpture
    35 h x 5¾ dia in (89 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 277
    $1,071≈ £801≈ €960Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  16. Vase by Ettore Sottsass, c. 1955, glazed earthenware, sold Sep 2024
    Vase, c. 1955
    Sculpture
    4⅝ h x 6⅝ w x 4¼ d in (12 x 17 x 11 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 276
    $1,260≈ £942≈ €1,130Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  17. Vessel by Ettore Sottsass, 1962, glazed stoneware, sold Sep 2024
    Vessel, 1962
    Sculpture
    2 h x 8½ dia in (5 x 22 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 212
    $252≈ £188≈ €226Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Wright ↗
  18. 'Park' Table by Ettore Sottsass, 1983, marble, glass and painted wood, sold Sep 2024
    'Park' Table, 1983
    Sculpture · Panel
    39.4 x 101.6 x 101.6 cm (15 1/2 x 40 x 40 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 61
    £1,905≈ $2,494≈ €2,258Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  19. 'Tosca' by Ettore Sottsass, 1996, a painted stoneware vase, sold Jul 2024
    'Tosca', 1996
    Sculpture
    19.5cm diameter 36cm high
    Sworders · · Lot 97
    £600≈ $768≈ €710HammerSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Sworders ↗
  20. 'Y29' by Ettore Sottsass, 1969, a stoneware vase, sold Jul 2024
    'Y29', 1969
    Sculpture
    35cm wide 12cm deep 37cm high
    Sworders · · Lot 53
    £600≈ $768≈ €710HammerSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Sworders ↗
  21. 'Y31' by Ettore Sottsass, 1969, a stoneware vase, sold Jul 2024
    'Y31', 1969
    Sculpture
    36cm wide 17cm deep 35cm high
    Sworders · · Lot 52
    £850≈ $1,088≈ €1,006HammerSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Sworders ↗
  22. 'Pausania' desk lamp by Ettore Sottsass, 1983, the mesh-lined shade raised on moulded resin elements and chromed supports, sold Jul 2024
    'Pausania' desk lamp, 1983
    Sculpture
    48cm wide 11cm deep 42cm high
    Sworders · · Lot 51
    £550≈ $704≈ €651HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  23. 'Totem Menta' by Ettore Sottsass, 1985, ceramic shapes, sold Jul 2024
    'Totem Menta', 1985
    Sculpture · ed. 23/150
    12cm diameter 58cm high
    Sworders · · Lot 44
    £1,100≈ $1,408≈ €1,302HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Sworders ↗
  24. Y38 by Ettore Sottsass, c.1969, a stoneware vase, sold Jul 2024
    Y38, c.1969
    Sculpture
    22cm square 53cm high
    Sworders · · Lot 33
    £2,000≈ $2,560≈ €2,367HammerSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Sworders ↗
  25. Jr. (Attrib.), Single-Waist Vase by Ettore Sottsass, ca. 1957, Glazed ceramic, offered Jun 2024
    Jr. (Attrib.), Single-Waist Vase, ca. 1957
    Sculpture
    10" H x 8.75" D
    Billings · · Lot 235
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–3,500View at Billings ↗
  26. Black by Ettore Sottsass, CERAMIC «YANTRA, offered Jun 2024
    Black
    Sculpture
    Pandolfini · · Lot 318
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–500View at Pandolfini ↗
  27. White by Ettore Sottsass, CERAMIC «YANTRA, offered Jun 2024
    White
    Sculpture
    Pandolfini · · Lot 317
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–500View at Pandolfini ↗
  28. Green Marble Bowl by Ettore Sottsass, GREEN MARBLE BOWL COPPA CENTROTAVOLA in marmo nei toni del verde scuro Produzione, offered Jun 2024
    Green Marble Bowl
    Sculpture · Panel
    Pandolfini · · Lot 174
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–1,000View at Pandolfini ↗
  29. Demistella console table by Ettore Sottsass, c. 1990, Rossa Verona, Botticinni Classico, and Nero Marquinia marble, mahogany, lacquered wood, sold Jun 2024
    Demistella console table, c. 1990
    Sculpture · Panel
    31¼ h x 23¾ w x 15 d in (79 x 60 x 38 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 214
    $15,120≈ £11,841≈ €13,916Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  30. 'Agra' totem by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1994, Painted and glazed ceramic, laminated wood, sold May 2024
    'Agra' totem, circa 1994
    Sculpture · Panel · ed. 6/20
    201.6 cm (79 3/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 13
    £22,860≈ $28,591≈ €26,726Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £18,000–24,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Prototype 'Rocchetto' vase, model no. 484, from the 'Rocchetti' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1961, Glazed earthenware, sold May 2024
    Prototype 'Rocchetto' vase, model no. 484, from the 'Rocchetti' series, circa 1961
    Sculpture
    11.3 cm (4 1/2 in.) high, 21.5 cm (8 1/2 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 10
    £25,400≈ $31,768≈ €29,695Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. 'Minareto' totem by Ettore Sottsass, designed 1964, produced circa 1994, Painted and glazed ceramic, laminated wood, sold May 2024
    'Minareto' totem, designed 1964, produced circa 1994
    Sculpture · Panel · ed. 4/20
    214.2 cm (84 3/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 9
    £38,100≈ $47,652≈ €44,543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £18,000–24,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Cabinet, model no. MS. 120. by Ettore Sottsass, 1958-1963, East Indian rosewood-veneered wood, painted wood, East Indian rosewood, bronze, sold May 2024
    Cabinet, model no. MS. 120., 1958-1963
    Sculpture · Panel
    78 x 122.8 x 46.5 cm (30 3/4 x 48 3/8 x 18 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 1
    £38,100≈ $47,652≈ €44,543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Spool vase by Ettore Sottsass, c. 1962, glazed earthenware, sold Apr 2024
    Spool vase, c. 1962
    Sculpture
    8¾ h x 12 dia in (22 x 30 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 391
    $590≈ £472≈ €550Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  35. Valentine typewriter by Ettore Sottsass, 1969, plastic, enameled steel, metal, rubber, sold Apr 2024
    Valentine typewriter, 1969
    Sculpture
    4½ h x 13½ w x 15½ d in (11 x 34 x 39 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 392
    $882≈ £705≈ €823Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Wright ↗
  36. Vase by Ettore Sottsass, 1986, glazed earthenware, sold Apr 2024
    Vase, 1986
    Sculpture
    9½ h x 8¾ dia in (24 x 22 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 387
    $1,008≈ £806≈ €940Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  37. Footed bowl by Ettore Sottsass, 1986, glazed earthenware, sold Apr 2024
    Footed bowl, 1986
    Sculpture
    9¼ h x 10 dia in (23 x 25 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 380
    $819≈ £655≈ €764Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  38. Alzata centerpiece by Ettore Sottsass, 1986, glazed earthenware, sold Apr 2024
    Alzata centerpiece, 1986
    Sculpture
    9¾ h x 15¼ dia in (25 x 39 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 385
    $1,197≈ £957≈ €1,117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  39. Voglio dire from the Ruins series by Ettore Sottsass, 1992, glazed stoneware, sold Mar 2024
    Voglio dire from the Ruins series, 1992
    Sculpture
    23½ h x 16½ w x 6 d in (60 x 42 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 345
    $3,024≈ £2,392≈ €2,797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  40. "Justine" vase by Ettore Sottsass, designed 1994, produced 1996, Glazed porcelain, sold Feb 2024
    "Justine" vase, designed 1994, produced 1996
    Sculpture
    12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 5
    $5,080≈ £4,011≈ €4,685Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Basilico teapot (from the Indian Memory series) by Ettore Sottsass, 1972 / 2017, glazed earthenware, sold Feb 2024
    Basilico teapot (from the Indian Memory series), 1972 / 2017
    Sculpture
    8 h x 8¾ w x 7¼ d in (20 x 22 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 142
    $1,008≈ £795≈ €934Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  42. Cardamon teapot (from the Indian Memory series) by Ettore Sottsass, 1972 / 1988, glazed earthenware, sold Feb 2024
    Cardamon teapot (from the Indian Memory series), 1972 / 1988
    Sculpture
    10¾ h x 8 w x 7 d in (27 x 20 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 194
    $1,071≈ £844≈ €992Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  43. Pepper teapot (from the Indian Memory series) by Ettore Sottsass, glazed earthenware, sold Feb 2024
    Pepper teapot (from the Indian Memory series)
    Sculpture
    6¾ h x 7 w x 7 d in (17 x 18 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 205
    $945≈ £745≈ €876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  44. Cherries teapot (from the Indian Memory series) by Ettore Sottsass, glazed earthenware, sold Feb 2024
    Cherries teapot (from the Indian Memory series)
    Sculpture
    11 h x 8 w x 4½ d in (28 x 20 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 166
    $1,197≈ £944≈ €1,109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  45. Vase (from the Hollywood Collection) by Ettore Sottsass, c. 1962, glazed earthenware, sold Feb 2024
    Vase (from the Hollywood Collection), c. 1962
    Sculpture
    10¼ h x 7 dia in (26 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 120
    $504≈ £397≈ €467Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  46. Vase (from the Rocchetti series) by Ettore Sottsass, 1957 / 2001, glazed earthenware, sold Feb 2024
    Vase (from the Rocchetti series), 1957 / 2001
    Sculpture
    13 h x 3½ dia in (33 x 9 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 132
    $1,134≈ £894≈ €1,051Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  47. Spool vase by Ettore Sottsass, c. 1962, glazed earthenware, sold Feb 2024
    Spool vase, c. 1962
    Sculpture
    8¾ h x 12 dia in (22 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 202
    $1,764≈ £1,391≈ €1,634Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  48. Lapislazzuli teapot (from the Indian Memory series) by Ettore Sottsass, glazed earthenware, sold Feb 2024
    Lapislazzuli teapot (from the Indian Memory series)
    Sculpture
    8 h x 7¾ w x 7 d in (20 x 20 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 129
    $1,260≈ £993≈ €1,167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  49. Nilo vase by Ettore Sottsass, 1983, glazed porcelain, sold Feb 2024
    Nilo vase, 1983
    Sculpture
    12¼ h x 5½ dia in (31 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 169
    $2,322≈ £1,831≈ €2,151Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  50. Cinnamon teapot (from the Indian Memory series) by Ettore Sottsass, 1972 / 1989, glazed earthenware, sold Feb 2024
    Cinnamon teapot (from the Indian Memory series), 1972 / 1989
    Sculpture
    10½ h x 10 w x 3½ d in (27 x 25 x 9 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 125
    $1,008≈ £795≈ €934Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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