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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. 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 ↗
  2. Vase by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1958, Enamelled copper, walnut, sold Apr 2013
    Vase, circa 1958
    Enamelled copper, walnut · Panel
    23.8 cm (9 3/8 in) high
    Phillips · · Lot 46
    £8,125≈ $12,565≈ €9,607Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,500–5,500View at Phillips ↗
  3. Plate by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1954, Enamelled copper, sold Apr 2013
    Plate, circa 1954
    Enamelled copper · Panel
    20.1 cm (7 7/8 in) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 47
    £6,250≈ $9,666≈ €7,390Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Rare large mirror by Ettore Sottsass, 1957, Mirrored glass, coloured mirrored glass, brass, sold Apr 2013
    Rare large mirror, 1957
    Mirrored glass, coloured mirrored glass, brass
    196.5 x 30.4 x 3 cm (77 3/8 x 11 7/8 x 1 1/8 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 48
    £30,000≈ $46,395≈ €35,470Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  10. “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 ↗
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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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