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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, MilanPhillips1,026lots offered2006–2026years recorded76%sold (759)$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. Demistella console table by Ettore Sottsass, c. 1990, Rossa Verona, Botticinni Classico, and Nero Marquinia marble, mahogany, lacquered wood, sold Jun 2024
    Demistella console table, c. 1990
    Sculpture · Panel
    31¼ h x 23¾ w x 15 d in (79 x 60 x 38 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 214
    $15,120≈ £11,841≈ €13,916Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  2. Bruco ceiling lamp from the Mobili Grigi series by Ettore Sottsass, 1971, plastic, chrome-plated steel, enameled aluminum, sold Jun 2024
    Bruco ceiling lamp from the Mobili Grigi series, 1971
    plastic, chrome-plated steel, enameled aluminum
    39 h x 33 w x 10½ d in (99 x 84 x 27 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 350
    $11,790≈ £9,233≈ €10,851Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  3. . Grande coupe 'ZZ66A-543' sur pied by Ettore Sottsass, sold May 2024
    . Grande coupe 'ZZ66A-543' sur pied
    H.23,5cm. Ø 25,5 cm
    Bonhams · · Lot 117
    €333≈ $361≈ £284Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Bibliothèque Carlton by Ettore Sottsass, sold May 2024
    Bibliothèque Carlton
    H: 197cm.(77 9/16in.); L: 190cm.(74 13/16in.); P: 40cm.(15 3/4in.).
    Bonhams · · Lot 77
    €11,520≈ $12,507≈ £9,807Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–9,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Vase by Ettore Sottsass, sold May 2024
    Vase
    H: 38cm. (15in.); D: 16cm. (6.1/4in.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 80
    €3,840≈ $4,169≈ £3,269Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Vase by Ettore Sottsass, sold May 2024
    Vase
    H: 18,5cm. (7.1/4in.); D: 26,5cm. (10.3/8in.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 81
    €3,200≈ $3,474≈ £2,724Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Vase by Ettore Sottsass, sold May 2024
    Vase
    H: 37cm. (14.1/2in.); D: 18cm. (7in.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 84
    €3,584≈ $3,891≈ £3,051Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Attide bowl by Ettore Sottsass, sold May 2024
    Attide bowl
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 195
    SoldView at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Cabinet, model no. MS. 120. by Ettore Sottsass, 1958-1963, East Indian rosewood-veneered wood, painted wood, East Indian rosewood, bronze, sold May 2024
    Cabinet, model no. MS. 120., 1958-1963
    Sculpture · Panel
    78 x 122.8 x 46.5 cm (30 3/4 x 48 3/8 x 18 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 1
    £38,100≈ $47,652≈ €44,543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Prototype 'Rocchetto' vase, model no. 484, from the 'Rocchetti' series by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1961, Glazed earthenware, sold May 2024
    Prototype 'Rocchetto' vase, model no. 484, from the 'Rocchetti' series, circa 1961
    Sculpture
    11.3 cm (4 1/2 in.) high, 21.5 cm (8 1/2 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 10
    £25,400≈ $31,768≈ €29,695Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View 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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