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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, MilanPhillips1,027lots offered2006–2026years recorded76%sold (760)$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. "Carlton" room divider by Ettore Sottsass, designed 1981, Plastic-laminated wood, sold Dec 2015
    "Carlton" room divider, designed 1981
    Plastic-laminated wood · Panel
    77 1/8 x 74 7/8 x 15 3/4 in. (195.9 x 190.2 x 40 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 207
    $17,500≈ £11,548≈ €15,924Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. 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) ↗
  3. Pair of rare 'Canada' armchairs and ottomans by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1960, Armchairs: teak, fabric. Ottomans: stained cherry, fabric, sold Oct 2015
    Pair of rare 'Canada' armchairs and ottomans, circa 1960
    Armchairs: teak, fabric. Ottomans: stained cherry, fabric
    Each armchair: 73 x 77.5 x 84.5 cm (28 3/4 x 30 1/2 x 33 1/4 in.) Each ottoman: 51.5 x 60 x 40.8 cm (20 1/4 x 23 5/8 x 16 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 162
    £10,625≈ $16,085≈ €14,422Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Rare 'Canada' sofa by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1959, Teak, fabric, sold Oct 2015
    Rare 'Canada' sofa, circa 1959
    Teak, fabric
    76 x 199.3 x 83.3 cm (29 7/8 x 78 1/2 x 32 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 166
    £6,250≈ $9,462≈ €8,484Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Medusa vase by Ettore Sottsass, 1997, glass, sold Sep 2015
    Medusa vase, 1997
    glass
    16 h x 16½ dia in (41 x 42 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 156
    $3,000≈ £1,971≈ €2,669Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. Rare and early mirror by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1958, Mirrored glass, brass, sold Apr 2015
    Rare and early mirror, circa 1958
    Mirrored glass, brass
    50.1 x 100.6 x 3.1 cm (19 3/4 x 39 5/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 128
    £10,625≈ $16,238≈ €14,861Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Cantone corner shelf by Ettore Sottsass, 1981, Zanotta, sold Mar 2015
    Cantone corner shelf, 1981
    Zanotta
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 410
    $3,125≈ £2,030≈ €2,783Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
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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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