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Ettore Sottsass Sculpture: Value & Auction Prices

1917–2007

Of the 291 lots by Ettore Sottsass (sculpture) recorded at auction between 2011 and 2026, 260 found a buyer (89%). The median price realised is $4.3kSign up free to see across 260 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.4kSign up free to see–$10kSign 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 (84) and Bonhams (22).

£187,500≈ $261,938≈ €215,268Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumUnique totem, no. 18Phillips291auction results2011–2026years recorded89%sold$4.3kSign up free to seemedian price

Ettore Sottsass sculpture: key figures

Auction results
291
Sold rate
89%
Active at auction
2011–2026
Median price
$4.3kSign up free to see
Record price
$262kSign up free to see Unique totem, no. 18, Phillips, Apr 2018

Top auction houses: Phillips (106), Wright (84), Bonhams (22)

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  1. An Y28 'Yantra' Vase by Ettore Sottsass, 1917, realizzato in ceramica rossa, offered Oct 2019
    An Y28 'Yantra' Vase, 1917
    Sculpture
    38x36x12 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 64
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €80–100View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  2. "Loto Rosso" Table, Poltronova 1960 by Ettore Sottsass, 1917, piano di forma rotonda in marmo rosso di Verona, offered Oct 2019
    "Loto Rosso" Table, Poltronova 1960, 1917
    Sculpture
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 63
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,800–2,000View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  3. Shiva vase by Ettore Sottsass, 1985, glazed ceramic, sold Jul 2019
    Shiva vase, 1985
    Sculpture
    9¼ h x 7 w x 3 d in (23 x 18 x 8 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 550
    $2,500≈ £2,003≈ €2,229Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  4. Ringhiera Rossa vase from Bharata series by Ettore Sottsass, 1985, marble, copper, mahogany, sold Jun 2019
    Ringhiera Rossa vase from Bharata series, 1985
    Sculpture · Panel
    21 h x 11 dia in (53 x 28 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 185
    $4,688≈ £3,691≈ €4,165Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  5. Valentine typewriter by Ettore Sottsass, 1969, plastic, enameled steel, metal, rubber, sold Jan 2019
    Valentine typewriter, 1969
    Sculpture
    4½ h x 13½ w x 15½ d in (11 x 34 x 39 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 445
    $750≈ £581≈ €658Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  6. 'Hsing' and 'Rocchetto' vases by Ettore Sottsass, designed 1961-1968, executed 1982-1988, Glazed earthenware, sold Oct 2018
    'Hsing' and 'Rocchetto' vases, designed 1961-1968, executed 1982-1988
    Sculpture
    Largest: 16.8 cm (6 5/8 in.) high, 27.4 cm (10 3/4 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 129
    £3,500≈ $4,584≈ €3,984Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  7. Early 'Park Lane' coffee table by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1981, Plastic-laminated wood, fiberglass, resin, sold Oct 2018
    Early 'Park Lane' coffee table, circa 1981
    Sculpture · Panel
    39.2 x 89 x 89 cm (15 3/8 x 35 x 35 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 124
    £3,750≈ $4,911≈ €4,269Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,800–2,400View at Phillips ↗
  8. Important frieze by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1965, Glazed earthenware, sold Oct 2018
    Important frieze, circa 1965
    Sculpture
    30 x 710 x 0.7 cm (11 3/4 x 279 1/2 x 0 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 121
    £162,500≈ $212,826≈ €184,986Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £130,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Fruit dish, model no. 606 and rare ashtray by Ettore Sottsass, 1962-1966, Glazed earthenware, sold Oct 2018
    Fruit dish, model no. 606 and rare ashtray, 1962-1966
    Sculpture · ed. 604/IL
    Largest: 12.2 cm (4 3/4 in.) high, 28.6 cm (11 1/4 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 116
    £5,000≈ $6,549≈ €5,692Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Vase, model no. Y/32, from the 'Yantra' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1969, Glazed earthenware, sold Oct 2018
    Vase, model no. Y/32, from the 'Yantra' series, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    24.9 x 33 x 18 cm (9 3/4 x 12 7/8 x 7 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 115
    £2,500≈ $3,274≈ €2,846Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Vase, model no. Y/34, from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1969, Glazed earthenware, sold Oct 2018
    Vase, model no. Y/34, from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    35.9 x 26.5 x 11.5 cm (14 1/8 x 10 3/8 x 4 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 114
    £4,375≈ $5,730≈ €4,980Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Lidded pot, model no. 198, from the ‘Ceramiche di lava’ series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1959, Glazed earthenware, sold Oct 2018
    Lidded pot, model no. 198, from the ‘Ceramiche di lava’ series, circa 1959
    Sculpture
    14.8 cm (5 7/8 in.) high, 8.7 cm (3 3/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 113
    £3,750≈ $4,911≈ €4,269Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Confectionery dish, model no. 194 by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1972, Glazed terracotta, sold Oct 2018
    Confectionery dish, model no. 194, circa 1972
    Sculpture
    Each: 7 x 27.1 x 15.2 cm (2 3/4 x 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 112
    £6,250≈ $8,186≈ €7,115Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. "Lotorosso" table by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1965, Marble, painted steel, sold Jun 2018
    "Lotorosso" table, circa 1965
    Sculpture
    27 1/2 in. (69.9 cm) high, 47 in. (119.4 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 127
    $10,625≈ £7,918≈ €9,031Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Vase by Ettore Sottsass, designed circa 1961, executed circa 1982, Glazed earthenware, sold Jun 2018
    Vase, designed circa 1961, executed circa 1982
    Sculpture
    8 in. (20.3 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 126
    $2,000≈ £1,491≈ €1,700Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Striped vase by Ettore Sottsass, designed 1966, executed circa 1982, Glazed earthenware, sold Jun 2018
    Striped vase, designed 1966, executed circa 1982
    Sculpture
    9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 125
    $1,250≈ £932≈ €1,062Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Rectangular vase, model no. 388 by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1962, Cast and glazed earthenware, sold Jun 2018
    Rectangular vase, model no. 388, circa 1962
    Sculpture
    10 1/4 in. (26 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 123
    $7,500≈ £5,590≈ €6,375Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Unique totem, no. 18 by Ettore Sottsass, 1966, Glazed earthenware, painted oak, sold Apr 2018
    Unique totem, no. 18, 1966
    Sculpture · Panel
    234.5 cm (92 3/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 134
    £187,500≈ $261,938≈ €215,268Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Vase, model no. YP33a, and ashtray, model no. YP1, from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series by Ettore Sottsass, 1969-1979, Glazed earthenware, sold Apr 2018
    Vase, model no. YP33a, and ashtray, model no. YP1, from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series, 1969-1979
    Sculpture
    Vase: 31.5 x 22.4 x 12.6 cm (12 3/8 x 8 7/8 x 4 7/8 in.) Ashtray: 7.6 x 15.6 x 13 cm (2 7/8 x 6 1/8 x 5 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 125
    £5,625≈ $7,858≈ €6,458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  20. Fruit bowl, model no. 442a by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1959, Glazed earthenware, chamotte, sold Apr 2018
    Fruit bowl, model no. 442a, circa 1959
    Sculpture
    13 cm (5 1/8 in.) high, 30 cm (11 3/4 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 124
    £22,500≈ $31,433≈ €25,832Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Lidded pot, model no. 198, from the ‘Ceramiche di lava’ series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1959, Glazed earthenware, sold Apr 2018
    Lidded pot, model no. 198, from the ‘Ceramiche di lava’ series, circa 1959
    Sculpture · ed. 198/IL
    15 cm (5 7/8 in.) high, 9 cm (3 1/2 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 123
    £4,750≈ $6,636≈ €5,453Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Rare vase, model no. 610 by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1966, Glazed earthenware, sold Apr 2018
    Rare vase, model no. 610, circa 1966
    Sculpture · ed. 610/IL
    21 cm (8 1/4 in.) high, 12 cm (4 3/4 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 122
    £10,625≈ $14,843≈ €12,198Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Lidded jar, model no. 387 by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1959, Glazed earthenware, fabric, sold Apr 2018
    Lidded jar, model no. 387, circa 1959
    Sculpture
    18.5 cm (7 1/4 in.) high, 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 121
    £15,000≈ $20,955≈ €17,221Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Vase, model no. 584, from the 'Ceramiche a colaggio' series, and dish, model no. 631, from the 'Onde' series by Ettore Sottsass, 1962-1969, Glazed earthenware, sold Apr 2018
    Vase, model no. 584, from the 'Ceramiche a colaggio' series, and dish, model no. 631, from the 'Onde' series, 1962-1969
    Sculpture
    Vase: 29.8 x 14.1 x 14.3 cm (11 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 5 5/8 in.) Dish: 3.8 x 26.7 x 14.6 cm (1 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 5 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 120
    £4,750≈ $6,636≈ €5,453Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Two vases, model nos. 629 and 630, from the 'Onde' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1969, Glazed earthenware, sold Apr 2018
    Two vases, model nos. 629 and 630, from the 'Onde' series, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    Largest: 28.6 x 9.8 x 16.6 cm (11 1/4 x 3 7/8 x 6 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 119
    £6,250≈ $8,731≈ €7,176Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Lidded box, model no. 598 by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1962, Glazed earthenware, sold Apr 2018
    Lidded box, model no. 598, circa 1962
    Sculpture · ed. 598/IL
    11 cm (4 3/8 in.) high, 10.6 cm (4 1/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 118
    £2,125≈ $2,969≈ €2,440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  27. Large vase, model no. 588, from the 'Ceramiche a colaggio' series by Ettore Sottsass, 1962-1963, Glazed earthenware, sold Apr 2018
    Large vase, model no. 588, from the 'Ceramiche a colaggio' series, 1962-1963
    Sculpture
    26.6 x 14.9 x 7.9 cm (10 1/2 x 5 7/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 117
    £6,000≈ $8,382≈ €6,889Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Two vases, model nos. 628 and 632, from the 'Onde' series by Ettore Sottsass, 1969, Glazed earthenware, sold Apr 2018
    Two vases, model nos. 628 and 632, from the 'Onde' series, 1969
    Sculpture
    Largest: 19.2 x 22 x 22 cm (7 1/2 x 8 5/8 x 8 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 116
    £18,750≈ $26,194≈ €21,527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. MEMPHIS TOTEM by Ettore Sottsass, Sculptured ceramic, sold Apr 2018
    MEMPHIS TOTEM
    Sculpture
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 9
    A$1,200≈ $932≈ £651≈ €753Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  30. bowls, pair by Ettore Sottsass, 1962-63, glazed stoneware, sold Jan 2018
    bowls, pair, 1962-63
    Sculpture
    3¼ h x 5½ w x 5½ d in (8 x 14 x 14 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 158
    $2,000≈ £1,442≈ €1,635Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  31. Sybilla vase by Ettore Sottsass, 1994, porcelain, sold Jan 2018
    Sybilla vase, 1994
    Sculpture
    21¾ h x 8 dia in (55 x 20 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 174
    $3,250≈ £2,343≈ €2,656Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  32. Bowl by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1962, Glazed ceramic, sold Dec 2017
    Bowl, circa 1962
    Sculpture
    8.5 in. (21.6 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 93
    $6,250≈ £4,678≈ €5,312Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Small bottle by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1959, Glazed ceramic, sold Dec 2017
    Small bottle, circa 1959
    Sculpture
    7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 92
    $6,250≈ £4,678≈ €5,312Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Fruit bowl, model no. 197-B by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1959, Glazed ceramic, sold Dec 2017
    Fruit bowl, model no. 197-B, circa 1959
    Sculpture
    5 in. (12.7 cm) high, 12 in. (30.5 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 91
    $20,000≈ £14,970≈ €16,998Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Vase by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1957, Glazed ceramic, sold Dec 2017
    Vase, circa 1957
    Sculpture
    9 in. (22.9 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 89
    $10,625≈ £7,953≈ €9,030Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. bowl by Ettore Sottsass, 1959, glazed earthenware, sold Oct 2017
    bowl, 1959
    Sculpture
    2½ h x 10¼ w x 6 d in (6 x 26 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 268
    $2,500≈ £1,903≈ €2,109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  37. Sweets dish, model no. 194 by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1972, Glazed terracotta, sold Sep 2017
    Sweets dish, model no. 194, circa 1972
    Sculpture
    6.8 x 17.2 x 15.4 cm (2 5/8 x 6 3/4 x 6 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 118
    £18,750≈ $25,388≈ €21,144Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Vase, model no. Y20, from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1969, Glazed terracotta, sold Sep 2017
    Vase, model no. Y20, from the 'Yantra di Terracotta' series, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    40 x 34.8 x 19 cm (15 3/4 x 13 3/4 x 7 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 117
    £10,625≈ $14,386≈ €11,982Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Two 'Fischietto' vases, model nos. 592 and 594, from the 'Ceramiche a colaggio' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1962, Glazed earthenware, sold Sep 2017
    Two 'Fischietto' vases, model nos. 592 and 594, from the 'Ceramiche a colaggio' series, circa 1962
    Sculpture
    Tallest: 31.6 cm (12 1/2 in.) high, 11.2 cm (4 3/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 116
    £13,750≈ $18,618≈ €15,506Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Set of three vases, model nos. 444, 585 and 587, from the 'Ceramiche a colaggio' series by Ettore Sottsass, 1962-1963, Glazed earthenware, sold Sep 2017
    Set of three vases, model nos. 444, 585 and 587, from the 'Ceramiche a colaggio' series, 1962-1963
    Sculpture
    Largest: 22.3 x 22.1 x 22.7 cm (8 3/4 x 8 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 115
    £6,250≈ $8,463≈ €7,048Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Rare large vase, model no. 635 by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1965, Glazed earthenware, sold Sep 2017
    Rare large vase, model no. 635, circa 1965
    Sculpture
    48.3 cm (19 in.) high, 28.5 cm (11 1/4 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 114
    £9,375≈ $12,694≈ €10,572Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Two vases, model no. 629, from the 'Onde' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1969, Glazed earthenware, sold Sep 2017
    Two vases, model no. 629, from the 'Onde' series, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    Each: 29.2 x 9.8 x 10.3 cm (11 1/2 x 3 7/8 x 4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 113
    £6,250≈ $8,463≈ €7,048Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Large fruit stand by Ettore Sottsass, 2001, Glazed ceramic, painted ceramic, sold Jun 2017
    Large fruit stand, 2001
    Sculpture · ed. 15/50
    12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 113
    $3,250≈ £2,518≈ €2,887Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. "Burma" totem by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1994-1995, Glazed earthenware, laminate-covered particle board, sold Dec 2016
    "Burma" totem, circa 1994-1995
    Sculpture · Board · ed. 2/20
    On base: 82 x 19 x 19 in. (208.3 x 48.3 x 48.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 241
    $27,500≈ £21,640≈ €25,919Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Coffee table by Ettore Sottsass, 1984, Rosso Levanto marble, white marble, granite, chromium-plated metal, sold Dec 2016
    Coffee table, 1984
    Sculpture
    17 3/4 x 33 3/8 x 49 1/8 in. (45.1 x 84.8 x 124.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 93
    $6,875≈ £5,410≈ €6,480Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Large vase, model no. 389-B by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1961, Glazed ceramic, sold Dec 2016
    Large vase, model no. 389-B, circa 1961
    Sculpture · ed. 389/IL
    12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 90
    $30,000≈ £23,607≈ €28,275Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Ashtray, model no. 195 by Ettore Sottsass, 1959, Glazed earthenware, sold Sep 2016
    Ashtray, model no. 195, 1959
    Sculpture · ed. 195/IL
    9 cm (3 1/2 in.) high, 12 cm (4 3/4 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 253
    £6,250≈ $8,133≈ €7,294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Rare bowl, model no. 498 by Ettore Sottsass, 1960, Partially glazed earthenware, sold Sep 2016
    Rare bowl, model no. 498, 1960
    Sculpture
    8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.) high, 15 cm (5 7/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 252
    £6,250≈ $8,133≈ €7,294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Rare centrepiece with four dishes, model no. 433 by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1959, Glazed earthenware, stained oak, offered Sep 2016
    Rare centrepiece with four dishes, model no. 433, circa 1959
    Sculpture · Panel
    6.2 x 62 x 13.4 cm (2 1/2 x 24 3/8 x 5 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 195
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Ringhiera Rossa vase from the Bharata series by Ettore Sottsass, 1985, marble, copper, mahogany, sold Jul 2016
    Ringhiera Rossa vase from the Bharata series, 1985
    Sculpture · Panel
    20¾ h x 11 dia in (53 x 28 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 291
    $2,432≈ £1,816≈ €2,180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗

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