Ettore Sottsass

Ettore Sottsass

Italian · 1917–2007 · Painter, Printmaker

Ettore Sottsass was an Italian architect and product designer. He was known for his designs of furniture, jewellery, glass, lighting, homeware and office supplies, and also… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Ettore Sottsass, Composizione di elementi di legno colorato e specchio, il tutto unito da funi di canapa, designed for Galleria Arform, Milan, 1959, Painted pine, mirrored glass, hempComposizione di elementi di legno colorato e specchio, il tutto unito da funi di canapa, designed for Galleria Arform, MilanPhillips · £309,000≈ $431,673≈ €354,761Sign up to see
  2. Ettore Sottsass, Unique 'Toeletta Nanda', from the Ettore Sottsass, Jr. and Fernanda Pivano residence, Milan, 1958, Walnut, painted wood, mirrored glass, glass, brass, stencil painting on paper, beads, fabric, sequinsUnique 'Toeletta Nanda', from the Ettore Sottsass, Jr. and Fernanda Pivano residence, MilanPhillips · £283,800≈ $383,385≈ €327,624Sign up to see
  3. Ettore Sottsass, Unique totem, no. 18, 1966, Glazed earthenware, painted oakUnique totem, no. 18Phillips · £187,500≈ $261,938≈ €215,268Sign up to see

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  1. Ettore Sottsass, Coppetta, Funghetti, Vasetto, for Venini, from the edition of 97, blown and lamp worked glass, engraved marks
    Coppetta, Funghetti, Vasetto
    Engraving · ed. edition of 97
    height of tallest example 4 1/2in (12cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 188
    $1,530≈ £1,241≈ €1,411Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Ettore Sottsass, Prototype Vase, opaque and translucent glass, engraved 'Sottsass for Vistosi, Prova'
    Prototype Vase
    Engraving
    height 15in (40cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 94
    $4,450≈ £3,382≈ €3,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Ettore Sottsass, Coppetta, Funghetti, Vasetto, for Venini, from the edition of 97, blown and lamp worked glass, engraved marks
    Coppetta, Funghetti, Vasetto
    Engraving · ed. edition of 97
    tallest example height 4 1/2in (12cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 92
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
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