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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, MilanPhillips1,029lots offered2006–2026years recorded76%sold (762)$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. Vienna Gialla by Ettore Sottsass, Gouache, aquarelle et crayon, sold Nov 2017
    Vienna Gialla
    Gouache
    PIASA ·
    €1,560≈ $1,833≈ £1,385Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €900–1,200View at PIASA ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. Moonlight Floor Lamp by Ettore Sottsass, Italy, sold Sep 2017
    Moonlight Floor Lamp
    Italy
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 1285
    $4,375≈ £3,242≈ €3,658Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Carlton Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass, Italy, sold Sep 2017
    Carlton Bookcase
    Italy
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 1288
    $26,250≈ £19,452≈ €21,946Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  10. 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 ↗
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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

Ettore Sottsass signature: all forms and examples →

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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