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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)

£309,000≈ $431,673≈ €354,761Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumComposizione di elementi di legno colorato e specchio, il tutto unito da funi di canapa, designed for Galleria Arform, MilanPhillips1,032lots offered2006–2026years recorded76%sold (765)$3.6kSign up free to seemedian price

4 works by Ettore Sottsass with an auction history (offered more than once) →

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  1. Composizione di elementi di legno colorato e specchio, il tutto unito da funi di canapa, designed for Galleria Arform, Milan by Ettore Sottsass, 1959, Painted pine, mirrored glass, hemp, sold Apr 2018Composizione 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. Unique 'Toeletta Nanda', from the Ettore Sottsass, Jr. and Fernanda Pivano residence, Milan by Ettore Sottsass, 1958, Walnut, painted wood, mirrored glass, glass, brass, stencil painting on paper, beads, fabric, sequins, sold Apr 2026Unique 'Toeletta Nanda', from the Ettore Sottsass, Jr. and Fernanda Pivano residence, MilanPhillips · £283,800≈ $383,385≈ €327,624Sign up to see
  3. Unique totem, no. 18 by Ettore Sottsass, 1966, Glazed earthenware, painted oak, sold Apr 2018Unique totem, no. 18Phillips · £187,500≈ $261,938≈ €215,268Sign up to see

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  1. Unique 'Urano' ceiling light by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1957, Painted aluminium, brass, iron wire, sold Oct 2018
    Unique 'Urano' ceiling light, circa 1957
    Painted aluminium, brass, iron wire
    45.5 cm (17 7/8 in.) diameter, variable drop
    Phillips · · Lot 131
    £68,750≈ $90,042≈ €78,263Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. "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 ↗
  6. "Barbarella" desk, "Tranquilla" version by Ettore Sottsass, designed 1964-1965, executed circa 1990, Cherry-veneered wood, laminate-covered wood, brass, sold Jun 2018
    "Barbarella" desk, "Tranquilla" version, designed 1964-1965, executed circa 1990
    Cherry-veneered wood, laminate-covered wood, brass · Panel
    50 3/4 x 43 1/2 x 15 1/4 in. (128.9 x 110.5 x 38.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 129
    $8,750≈ £6,521≈ €7,437Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Early 'Ratrih' standard lamp by Ettore Sottsass, 1994, Painted aluminium, chromium-plated metal, anodised aluminium, coloured glass, sold Apr 2018
    Early 'Ratrih' standard lamp, 1994
    Painted aluminium, chromium-plated metal, anodised aluminium, coloured glass
    169.9 cm (66 7/8 in.) high, 46 cm (18 1/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 107
    £5,625≈ $7,858≈ €6,458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  10. 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 ↗
Also offered, result not published (24)

Lots by Ettore Sottsass that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Ettore Sottsass signature

103 catalogued lots by Ettore Sottsass record a signature line. The most common placement is on the base (80% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • on the base4
  • on the reverse1

Form

  • signed100
  • signed and dated2
  • signed in pencil1

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About Ettore Sottsass

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 worked on numerous buildings and interiors, often defined by bold colours.

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