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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. 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 ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. Obrello di Buddha vase by Ettore Sottsass, 1988, marble, brass, enameled steel, sold Jul 2016
    Obrello di Buddha vase, 1988
    Sculpture
    16½ h x 10½ dia in (42 x 27 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 287
    $2,432≈ £1,816≈ €2,180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  5. vase from the Yantra series, model Y15 by Ettore Sottsass, glazed ceramic, sold Jul 2016
    vase from the Yantra series, model Y15
    Sculpture
    19¾ h x 9¼ w x 4½ d in (50 x 23 x 11 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 225
    $1,063≈ £794≈ €953Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  6. Coffee table by Ettore Sottsass, 1984, Rosso Levanto marble, white marble, granite, chromium-plated metal, offered Jun 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 66
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. “Onde” vase, model no. 633 and “Fischietto” vase, model no. 594 by Ettore Sottsass, 1969 and 1962, Glazed earthenware, sold Jun 2016
    “Onde” vase, model no. 633 and “Fischietto” vase, model no. 594, 1969 and 1962
    Sculpture
    "Onde" vase: 5 7/8 x 20 1/8 x 4 3/4 in. (14.9 x 51.1 x 12.1 cm.) "Fischietto" vase: 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm.) high, 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 62
    $3,250≈ £2,247≈ €2,865Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Untitled (construction) by Ettore Sottsass, c. 1980, adhesive tape, glass, marbles, wood, sold Feb 2016
    Untitled (construction), c. 1980
    Sculpture · Panel
    26 h x 39 w x 2 d in (66 x 99 x 5 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 194
    $832≈ £595≈ €755Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  9. Spool vase by Ettore Sottsass, c. 1957, Bitossi Ceramiche, sold Oct 2015
    Spool vase, c. 1957
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 441
    $1,500≈ £976≈ €1,319Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Rare vase, model no. 181, from the "Ceramiche" series by Ettore Sottsass, designed 1957, Glazed earthenware, sold Jun 2015
    Rare vase, model no. 181, from the "Ceramiche" series, designed 1957
    Sculpture
    13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm) hign
    Phillips · · Lot 110
    $8,125≈ £5,312≈ €7,223Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Early vase by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1955, Glazed stoneware, sold Apr 2015
    Early vase, circa 1955
    Sculpture
    24.1 cm (9 1/2 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 127
    £8,125≈ $12,417≈ €11,364Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Rare bottle, model no. 186, from the 'Ceramiche' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1959, Glazed terracotta and earthenware, sold Apr 2015
    Rare bottle, model no. 186, from the 'Ceramiche' series, circa 1959
    Sculpture
    17.4 cm (6 7/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 126
    £5,000≈ $7,642≈ €6,993Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Pausania by Ettore Sottsass, Acier chromé, tôle perforée et plastique, sold Apr 2015
    Pausania
    Sculpture
    PIASA ·
    €1,085≈ $1,175≈ £794Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at PIASA ↗
  14. Lidded pot, model no. 191-B, from the "Ceramiche di lava" series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1957-1959, Glazed ceramic, walnut, sold Dec 2014
    Lidded pot, model no. 191-B, from the "Ceramiche di lava" series, circa 1957-1959
    Sculpture · ed. 191/IL
    7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 307
    $11,875≈ £7,567≈ €9,540Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Two "Onde" vases, model nos. 629 and 630 by Ettore Sottsass, 1969, Glazed earthenware, sold Jun 2014
    Two "Onde" vases, model nos. 629 and 630, 1969
    Sculpture
    Each: 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 112
    $8,750≈ £5,212≈ €6,459Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. “Menta” totem by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1985, Glazed earthenware, sold Dec 2013
    “Menta” totem, circa 1985
    Sculpture · ed. AP
    67 1/2 in. (171.5 cm) high (ceramic only) 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 328
    $25,000≈ £15,376≈ €18,183Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Group of four vases, model nos. 451, 452, 454 by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1968, Glazed earthenware, sold Sep 2013
    Group of four vases, model nos. 451, 452, 454, circa 1968
    Sculpture
    Tallest: 32.1 cm (12 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 104
    £5,000≈ $8,018≈ €5,940Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Lidded vase, model no. 386 by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1965, Glazed ceramic, sold Sep 2013
    Lidded vase, model no. 386, circa 1965
    Sculpture
    15.4 cm (6 1/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 102
    £3,750≈ $6,014≈ €4,455Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Two vases, model no. 592 from the 'Fischietto' series and model no. 610 by Ettore Sottsass, 1960s, Glazed ceramic, sold Sep 2013
    Two vases, model no. 592 from the 'Fischietto' series and model no. 610, 1960s
    Sculpture
    Tallest: 32.7 cm (12 7/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 101
    £5,000≈ $8,018≈ €5,940Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Nilo; Euphrates; and Tigris, produced for Memphis by Ettore Sottsass, 1983, glazed porcelain, offered Jun 2013
    Nilo; Euphrates; and Tigris, produced for Memphis, 1983
    Sculpture
    respective heights 12in (30.5cm); 15 1/2in (39.4cm); 16in (40.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 1232
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗
  21. vase by Ettore Sottsass, 1966 / 1991, glazed ceramic, sold Apr 2013
    vase, 1966 / 1991
    Sculpture
    8½ h x 12 dia in (22 x 30 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 188
    $1,250≈ £808≈ €956Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  22. Vase, model no. Y/34, from the 'Yantra' series by Ettore Sottsass, 1970, Glazed ceramic, sold Apr 2013
    Vase, model no. Y/34, from the 'Yantra' series, 1970
    Sculpture
    36.5 x 25.8 x 11.5 cm (14 3/8 x 10 1/8 x 4 1/2 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 121
    £2,500≈ $3,866≈ €2,956Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Vase, model no. 176, from the 'Ceramiche' series by Ettore Sottsass, 1959, Glazed ceramic, sold Apr 2013
    Vase, model no. 176, from the 'Ceramiche' series, 1959
    Sculpture · ed. 176/IL
    24.4 cm (9 5/8 in) high
    Phillips · · Lot 54
    £7,250≈ $11,212≈ €8,572Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Vase, model no. 916, from the 'Ceramiche' series by Ettore Sottsass, 1959, Glazed ceramic, sold Apr 2013
    Vase, model no. 916, from the 'Ceramiche' series, 1959
    Sculpture
    21.6 cm (8 1/2 in) high
    Phillips · · Lot 53
    £7,500≈ $11,599≈ €8,868Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Large 'lava' vase, model no. 388, from the 'Ceramiche di lava' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1959, Glazed ceramic, sold Apr 2013
    Large 'lava' vase, model no. 388, from the 'Ceramiche di lava' series, circa 1959
    Sculpture · ed. 388/IL
    38 cm (14 7/8 in) high
    Phillips · · Lot 52
    £5,000≈ $7,733≈ €5,912Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Lidded pot, model no. 191, from the 'Ceramiche di lava' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1957-1959, Glazed ceramic, walnut, sold Apr 2013
    Lidded pot, model no. 191, from the 'Ceramiche di lava' series, circa 1957-1959
    Sculpture
    20 cm (7 7/8 in) high
    Phillips · · Lot 51
    £4,750≈ $7,346≈ €5,616Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Vase, model no. 585, with another vase both from the 'Fishietto' series by Ettore Sottsass, 1962, Glazed ceramic, sold Apr 2013
    Vase, model no. 585, with another vase both from the 'Fishietto' series, 1962
    Sculpture
    Tallest: 31.5 cm (12 3/8 in) high, other: 26.3 cm (10 3/8 in) high
    Phillips · · Lot 50
    £3,000≈ $4,640≈ €3,547Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  28. Two vases, model nos. 584 and 444, from the 'Colaggio' series by Ettore Sottsass, 1962-1963, Glazed ceramic, offered Apr 2013
    Two vases, model nos. 584 and 444, from the 'Colaggio' series, 1962-1963
    Sculpture
    Tallest: 24.7 cm (9 3/4 in) high; other: 8 cm (3 1/8 in) high
    Phillips · · Lot 49
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. “Menta” totem by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1986, Glazed earthenware, plastic laminate-covered particle board, sold Mar 2013
    “Menta” totem, circa 1986
    Sculpture · Board
    86 1/8 x 18 7/8 x 18 7/8 in. (218.8 x 47.9 x 47.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 10
    $25,000≈ £16,622≈ €19,216Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Menta Totem by Ettore Sottsass, c. 1966, Glazed ceramic, sold Dec 2012
    Menta Totem, c. 1966
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 101
    $13,750≈ £8,484≈ €10,511Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $9,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  31. Onde vase, model 629 by Ettore Sottsass, 1969, glazed stoneware, sold Sep 2012
    Onde vase, model 629, 1969
    Sculpture
    11½ h x 3¾ w x 4 d in (29 x 10 x 10 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 305
    $7,188≈ £4,433≈ €5,583Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  32. Sybilla vase by Ettore Sottsass, 1994, porcelain, sold Sep 2012
    Sybilla vase, 1994
    Sculpture
    21¾ h x 8 dia in (55 x 20 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 135
    $5,625≈ £3,469≈ €4,369Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  33. Shift dining table by Ettore Sottsass, 1986, marble, sold Apr 2012
    Shift dining table, 1986
    Sculpture
    28½ h x 59 w x 59 d in (72 x 150 x 150 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 129
    $6,250≈ £3,861≈ €4,729Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
  34. totems, set of five by Ettore Sottsass, 1998, glazed ceramic, sold Sep 2011
    totems, set of five, 1998
    Sculpture
    21 h x 6¼ dia in (53 x 16 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 107
    $10,625≈ £6,723≈ €7,702Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  35. Rosso Francia 3 from Esercizi Series by Ettore Sottsass, 1998, glass, marble, sold Apr 2011
    Rosso Francia 3 from Esercizi Series, 1998
    Sculpture
    30 h x 11¾ dia in (76 x 30 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 187
    $13,750≈ £8,261≈ €9,294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
  36. Clair de Lune totem by Ettore Sottsass, 1988, glazed ceramic, laminate, sold Apr 2011
    Clair de Lune totem, 1988
    Sculpture
    75½ h x 20 w x 20 d in (192 x 51 x 51 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 146
    $18,750≈ £11,265≈ €12,674Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Wright ↗
  37. Stand No. 6 by Ettore Sottsass, 1996, Azul macuba granite and cristalino marble, sold Apr 2011
    Stand No. 6, 1996
    Sculpture
    57¾ h x 14¼ w x 14¼ d in (147 x 36 x 36 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 237
    $10,000≈ £6,008≈ €6,759Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
  38. Circular coffee table with square base by Ettore Sottsass, White marble, sold Mar 2011
    Circular coffee table with square base
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 85
    $11,250≈ £6,905≈ €8,060Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  39. Circular coffee table with square base by Ettore Sottsass, Black marble, sold Mar 2011
    Circular coffee table with square base
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 84
    $13,750≈ £8,439≈ €9,852Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  40. Bowls (4) by Ettore Sottsass, Massa Carrara marble, sold Mar 2011
    Bowls (4)
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 81
    $469≈ £288≈ €336Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  41. Cleopatre Vase by Ettore Sottsass, 1990-94, Porcelain, sold Mar 2011
    Cleopatre Vase, 1990-94
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 70
    $31,250≈ £19,180≈ €22,390Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. Pedestal stand by Ettore Sottsass, Marble, sold Mar 2011
    Pedestal stand
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 69
    $10,000≈ £6,138≈ €7,165Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  43. Entry Table by Ettore Sottsass, Marble, sold Mar 2011
    Entry Table
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 55
    $75,000≈ £46,032≈ €53,736Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  44. Coffee table by Ettore Sottsass, White marble with Rosso top, sold Mar 2011
    Coffee table
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 53
    $7,500≈ £4,603≈ €5,374Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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