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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. Alzata centerpiece by Ettore Sottsass, 1986, glazed earthenware, sold Feb 2024
    Alzata centerpiece, 1986
    Sculpture
    9¾ h x 15 dia in (25 x 38 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 191
    $5,670≈ £4,471≈ €5,253Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Purple by Ettore Sottsass, CERAMIC «YANTRA, offered Jan 2024
    Purple
    Sculpture
    Pandolfini · · Lot 126
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €4,500–6,500View at Pandolfini ↗
  3. Red by Ettore Sottsass, CERAMIC «YANTRA, offered Jan 2024
    Red
    Sculpture
    Pandolfini · · Lot 125
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,500–5,500View at Pandolfini ↗
  4. Untitled by Ettore Sottsass, «TIMPANO» SCULPTURE, offered Jan 2024
    Untitled
    Sculpture
    Pandolfini · · Lot 119
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–1,000View at Pandolfini ↗
  5. Vase by Ettore Sottsass, 1959, glazed ceramic, sold Dec 2023
    Vase, 1959
    Sculpture
    8½ h x 4¾ dia in (22 x 12 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 365
    $13,100≈ £10,458≈ €12,144Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
  6. Important miroir dit "Gial" by Ettore Sottsass, A 'Gial' mirror in wood, terrazzo and marble by Ettore Sottsass designed in 1987 and edited by Ultima Edizione, offered Nov 2023
    Important miroir dit "Gial"
    Sculpture · Panel
    H: 104cm.(40 15/16in.); L: 73cm.(28 3/4in.); P: 9cm.(3 9/16in.).
    Bonhams · · Lot 56
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. PAUSANIA TABLE LAMP FOR ARTEMIDE by Ettore Sottsass, Body in black resin with a green synthetic diffuser. Aluminium, plastic and chromed metal fittings. Sticker present to u, sold Nov 2023
    PAUSANIA TABLE LAMP FOR ARTEMIDE
    Sculpture
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 43
    A$800≈ $510≈ £416≈ €478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  8. Nilo vase by Ettore Sottsass, 1983, glazed porcelain, sold Nov 2023
    Nilo vase, 1983
    Sculpture
    12 h x 6 w x 5½ d in (30 x 15 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 427
    $693≈ £563≈ €648Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Cabinet by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1962, East Indian rosewood-veneered wood, painted wood, bronze, sold Oct 2023
    Cabinet, circa 1962
    Sculpture · Panel
    75.8 x 107.8 x 45.9 cm (29 7/8 x 42 1/2 x 18 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 81
    £48,260≈ $58,660≈ €55,241Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £18,000–24,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Totem by Ettore Sottsass, for Bitossi, glazed ceramic, inscribed on underside '037/150-E, sold Oct 2023
    Totem
    Sculpture · ed. 37/150
    height 19in (48.2cm); greatest diameter 6 1/2in (16.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 167
    $2,816≈ £2,305≈ €2,649Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  11. Totem by Ettore Sottsass, for Bitossi, glazed ceramic, signed in glaze 'E, sold Oct 2023
    Totem
    Sculpture
    height 18 3/4in (47.5cm); greatest diameter 4 5/8in (11cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 166
    $2,432≈ £1,991≈ €2,287Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  12. Valentine typewriter by Ettore Sottsass, 1969, plastic, enameled steel, metal, rubber, sold Aug 2023
    Valentine typewriter, 1969
    Sculpture
    4½ h x 13½ w x 15½ d in (11 x 34 x 39 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 464
    $567≈ £446≈ €517Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  13. Voglio dire (from the Ruins series) by Ettore Sottsass, 1992, glazed stoneware, sold Jul 2023
    Voglio dire (from the Ruins series), 1992
    Sculpture
    23½ h x 16½ w x 6 d in (60 x 42 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 103
    $4,410≈ £3,363≈ €3,918Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  14. Mai e mai più (from the Ruins series) by Ettore Sottsass, 1992, glazed stoneware, sold Jul 2023
    Mai e mai più (from the Ruins series), 1992
    Sculpture
    26½ h x 10¾ w x 6½ d in (67 x 27 x 17 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 101
    $12,600≈ £9,610≈ €11,195Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Liliac by Ettore Sottsass, CERAMIC «YANTRA, offered Jul 2023
    Liliac
    Sculpture
    Pandolfini · · Lot 320
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,000–1,500View at Pandolfini ↗
  16. White by Ettore Sottsass, CERAMIC «YANTRA, offered Jul 2023
    White
    Sculpture
    Pandolfini · · Lot 317
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €700–900View at Pandolfini ↗
  17. Black by Ettore Sottsass, CERAMIC «YANTRA, offered Jul 2023
    Black
    Sculpture
    Pandolfini · · Lot 316
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €700–900View at Pandolfini ↗
  18. Yellow by Ettore Sottsass, CERAMIC «YANTRA, offered Jul 2023
    Yellow
    Sculpture
    Pandolfini · · Lot 315
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–600View at Pandolfini ↗
  19. White by Ettore Sottsass, CERAMIC «YANTRA, offered Jul 2023
    White
    Sculpture
    Pandolfini · · Lot 314
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,000–1,500View at Pandolfini ↗
  20. Ashtray, model 444 by Ettore Sottsass, 1962-63, glazed stoneware, sold Jun 2023
    Ashtray, model 444, 1962-63
    Sculpture
    3¼ h x 5½ w x 5½ d in (8 x 14 x 14 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 285
    $1,226≈ £988≈ €1,148Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  21. Mobile 5-B coffee tables, pair by Ettore Sottsass, c. 2000, polished stainless steel, lacquered wood, sold Jun 2023
    Mobile 5-B coffee tables, pair, c. 2000
    Sculpture · Panel
    23¾ h x 15¾ w x 15¾ d in (60 x 40 x 40 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 287
    $7,560≈ £6,093≈ €7,077Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  22. Centerpiece by Ettore Sottsass, 1996, 24k gold, bisque porcelain, sold Jun 2023
    Centerpiece, 1996
    Sculpture
    13½ h x 9¼ dia in (34 x 23 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 280
    $11,970≈ £9,648≈ €11,205Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
  23. Esercizi series by Ettore Sottsass, Glass and marble, sold Jun 2023
    Esercizi series
    Sculpture
    H: 75,5cm D: 28cm
    Bonhams · · Lot 12
    €7,040≈ $7,526≈ £6,077Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  24. Red by Ettore Sottsass, CERAMIC «YANTRA, offered May 2023
    Red
    Sculpture
    Pandolfini · · Lot 79
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,500–3,500View at Pandolfini ↗
  25. Vase, model no. 388-B by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1958, Glazed earthenware, chamotte, sold Apr 2023
    Vase, model no. 388-B, circa 1958
    Sculpture
    33.9 cm (13 3/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 81
    £15,240≈ $18,997≈ €17,209Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Vase, model no. 'Y21', from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1969, Glazed earthenware, offered Apr 2023
    Vase, model no. 'Y21', from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    23.6 x 23.5 x 18.6 cm (9 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 7 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 79
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Vase, model no. 'Y37', from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1969, Glazed earthenware, sold Apr 2023
    Vase, model no. 'Y37', from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    42.1 x 25 x 26.5 cm (16 5/8 x 9 7/8 x 10 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 78
    £8,255≈ $10,290≈ €9,321Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Vase, model no. 'Y39', from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1969, Glazed earthenware, sold Apr 2023
    Vase, model no. 'Y39', from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    45.7 x 23.3 x 23.1 cm (17 7/8 x 9 1/8 x 9 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 77
    £5,080≈ $6,332≈ €5,736Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Vase, model no. 'Y16', from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1969, Glazed earthenware, sold Apr 2023
    Vase, model no. 'Y16', from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    27.7 x 17.6 x 17.6 cm (10 7/8 x 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 76
    £3,810≈ $4,749≈ €4,302Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Vase, model no. 'Y30', from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1969, Glazed earthenware, sold Apr 2023
    Vase, model no. 'Y30', from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    20.6 x 28.5 x 20.4 cm (8 1/8 x 11 1/4 x 8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 75
    £3,302≈ $4,116≈ €3,729Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  31. Fruit bowl, model no. 'Y11', from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1969, Glazed earthenware, sold Apr 2023
    Fruit bowl, model no. 'Y11', from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    23.4 x 27 x 27.3 cm (9 1/4 x 10 5/8 x 10 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 74
    £3,175≈ $3,958≈ €3,585Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  32. Lidded box, model no. 'Y25', from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1969, Glazed earthenware, sold Apr 2023
    Lidded box, model no. 'Y25', from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    21.3 x 13.8 x 13.4 cm (8 3/8 x 5 3/8 x 5 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 73
    £3,810≈ $4,749≈ €4,302Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Vase, model no. 'Y36', from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1969, Glazed earthenware, offered Apr 2023
    Vase, model no. 'Y36', from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    35 x 22 x 14.5 cm (13 3/4 x 8 5/8 x 5 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 72
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Vase, model no. 'Y19', from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1969, Glazed earthenware, sold Apr 2023
    Vase, model no. 'Y19', from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    30.3 x 33.3 x 10.3 cm (11 7/8 x 13 1/8 x 4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 71
    £6,985≈ $8,707≈ €7,887Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Fruit bowl, model no. 'Y10', from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1969, Glazed earthenware, sold Apr 2023
    Fruit bowl, model no. 'Y10', from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    17.2 x 24.9 x 24.5 cm (6 3/4 x 9 3/4 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 70
    £5,715≈ $7,124≈ €6,453Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Menta totem by Ettore Sottsass, glazed earthenware, laminate over particle board, sold Apr 2023
    Menta totem
    Sculpture · Board
    86 h x 18⅞ w x 18⅞ d in (218 x 48 x 48 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 117
    $47,880≈ £38,464≈ €43,638Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  37. Chalice, model 388 by Ettore Sottsass, c. 1960, glazed ceramic, sold Mar 2023
    Chalice, model 388, c. 1960
    Sculpture
    13 h x 8 dia in (33 x 20 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 212
    $20,160≈ £16,328≈ €18,519Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  38. Vase, model Y37 from the Yantra series by Ettore Sottsass, 1969, glazed ceramic, sold Mar 2023
    Vase, model Y37 from the Yantra series, 1969
    Sculpture
    17 h x 10 w x 8 d in (43 x 25 x 20 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 210
    $15,120≈ £12,246≈ €13,889Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
  39. Valentine typewriter by Ettore Sottsass, 1969, plastic, enameled steel, metal, rubber, sold Mar 2023
    Valentine typewriter, 1969
    Sculpture
    4½ h x 13½ w x 15½ d in (11 x 34 x 39 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 390
    $693≈ £575≈ €649Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  40. Vase, model no. 629, from the 'Onde' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1969, Glazed earthenware, sold Jan 2023
    Vase, model no. 629, from the 'Onde' series, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    29 cm (11 3/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 30
    £3,780≈ $4,589≈ €4,280Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,800–2,400View at Phillips ↗
  41. Vase-sculpture de la collection «Ruins» by Ettore Sottsass, A marble and brass sculpture-vase from the «Ruins» collection by Ettore Sottsass for Design Gallery Milano in 1992, sold Dec 2022
    Vase-sculpture de la collection «Ruins»
    Sculpture
    H: 80cm.(31 1/2in.).
    Bonhams · · Lot 121
    €7,650≈ $8,055≈ £6,610Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  42. Console «Montenegro» by Ettore Sottsass, A marble "Montenegro" console by Ettore Sottsass designed circa 1980, sold Dec 2022
    Console «Montenegro»
    Sculpture
    H: 100cm.(39 3/8in.); L:202cm.(79 1/2in.);P:35cm.(13 3/4in.).
    Bonhams · · Lot 120
    €5,100≈ $5,370≈ £4,407Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  43. Pair of side tables by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1983, Marble, painted steel, sold Nov 2022
    Pair of side tables, circa 1983
    Sculpture
    Each: 52.5 cm (20 5/8 in.) high, 50 cm (19 5/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 92
    £11,970≈ $13,775≈ €13,903Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Flavia Totem (Grey) by Ettore Sottsass, glazed ceramic, signed 'E, sold Oct 2022
    Flavia Totem (Grey)
    Sculpture
    height 19 1/2in (49.5cm); diameter 4 3/8in (11.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 213
    $2,168≈ £1,915≈ €2,198Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  45. Flavia Totem (Multicolor) by Ettore Sottsass, glazed ceramic, signed 'E, sold Oct 2022
    Flavia Totem (Multicolor)
    Sculpture
    height 18 1/4in (46.3cm); diameter 7in (17.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 212
    $2,805≈ £2,479≈ €2,845Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  46. TOTEM FOR BITOSSI by Ettore Sottsass, Fire glazed ceramic in grey tones, sold Jul 2022
    TOTEM FOR BITOSSI
    Sculpture
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 67
    A$2,000≈ $1,392≈ £1,153≈ €1,360Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  47. TIGRIS VASE FOR MEMPHIS MILANO by Ettore Sottsass, Glazed ceramic in grey, white, and blue tones, sold Jul 2022
    TIGRIS VASE FOR MEMPHIS MILANO
    Sculpture
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 51
    A$1,200≈ $835≈ £692≈ €816Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,400View at Leonard Joel ↗
  48. TOTEM FOR BITOSSI by Ettore Sottsass, Pale blue, white, yellow, and black glazed earthenware. Brass and metal fittings, sold Jul 2022
    TOTEM FOR BITOSSI
    Sculpture
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 8
    A$2,000≈ $1,392≈ £1,153≈ €1,360Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  49. PARK LANE COFFEE TABLE FOR MEMPHIS MILANO by Ettore Sottsass, Coffee table in sparkle green fiberglass, black plastic, and marble, sold Jul 2022
    PARK LANE COFFEE TABLE FOR MEMPHIS MILANO
    Sculpture
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 6
    A$6,000≈ $4,176≈ £3,460≈ €4,080Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–7,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  50. PAUSANIA TABLE LAMP FOR ARTEMIDE by Ettore Sottsass, Body in black resin, green synthetic diffuser, aluminium, plastic and chrome fittings. Original box, sold May 2022
    PAUSANIA TABLE LAMP FOR ARTEMIDE
    Sculpture
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 12
    A$950≈ $673≈ £535≈ €629Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Leonard Joel ↗

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