Mario Botta Paintings: Auction Prices

b. 1943

ArtSell has recorded 13 auction results for Mario Botta paintings between 2011 and 2026, of which 11 sold (85% sell-through). Prices realised range from $768 to $7,205, with a median of $1,764 across 11 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $7,205 for “Seconda chairs, set of eight” at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in 2024.

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1. 
   Shogun sconces, pair, 1986

   enameled steel and aluminum, plastic

   10¾ h x 13 w x 13 d in (27 x 33 x 33 cm)

   Wright · May 21, 2026 · Lot 302
   $768≈ £572≈ €662Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
2. 
   Seconda chairs, pair, 1982

   enameled steel, lacquered foam

   28 h x 20⅜ w x 22 d in (71 x 52 x 56 cm)

   Wright · Jan 8, 2026 · Lot 207
   $1,270≈ £945≈ €1,088Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
3. 
   Shogun table lamp, 1986

   perforated and enameled aluminum, enameled aluminum, rubber

   25 h x 13 w x 13 d in (63 x 33 x 33 cm)

   Wright · Sep 4, 2025 · Lot 357
   $3,048≈ £2,267≈ €2,617Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
4. 
   Seconda armchair, 1982

   lacquered steel, rubber, plastic

   28¼ h x 20½ w x 22½ d in (72 x 52 x 57 cm)

   Wright · Jan 30, 2025 · Lot 206
   $1,524≈ £1,226≈ €1,465Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
5. 
   Shogun sconces, pair, 1986

   enameled steel and aluminum

   11 h x 13¼ w x 13 d in (28 x 34 x 33 cm)

   Wright · Jan 30, 2025 · Lot 198
   $3,302≈ £2,656≈ €3,174Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
6. 
   Fauteuil Seconda

   A 'Seconda' armchair in lacquered steel and polyurethane designed by Mario Botta in 1982 and edited by Atlas

   H: 72 cm. (28.1/4in.); L: 52 cm. (20.1/2in.); P: 57 cm. (22.1/2in.)

   Bonhams · Jan 21, 2025 · Lot 61
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €700–800View at Bonhams ↗
7. 
   Shogun floor lamp, 1980

   lacquered aluminum and steel, plastic

   84¼ h x 12½ w x 12½ d in (214 x 32 x 32 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Sep 18, 2024 · Lot 116
   $1,764≈ £1,336≈ €1,586Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
8. 
   Seconda chairs, set of eight, 1982

   enameled steel, rubber

   28¼ h x 20½ w x 22¾ d in (72 x 52 x 58 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Sep 18, 2024 · Lot 115
   $7,205≈ £5,455≈ €6,477Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
9. 
   Suite de huit chaises "Quinta 605"

   A set of eight "Quinta 605" chairs in black lacquered metal by Mario Botta designed in 1982, edition Alias

   H: 94cm.(37in.); L: 45cm.(17 11/16in.); P: 45cm.(17 11/16in.).

   Bonhams · May 17, 2023 · Lot 90
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,500–4,500View at Bonhams ↗
10. 
    "Shogun" floor lamp, circa 1985

    Painted steel, painted metal, plastic

    78 in. (198.1 cm) high, as shown

    Phillips · Jul 27, 2022 · Lot 36
    $2,016≈ £1,671≈ €1,986Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    "Shogun" table lamp, circa 1985

    Painted steel, painted metal, plastic

    22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm) high, as shown

    Phillips · Jul 27, 2022 · Lot 35
    $1,386≈ £1,149≈ €1,365Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Phillips ↗
12. 
    Pair of Shogun floor lamps (2), 1986

    Enameled steel

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 6, 2012 · Lot 445
    $2,000≈ £1,238≈ €1,535Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
13. 
    Shogun table lamp, 1986

    Enameled metal construction with rotating diffusers

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Dec 11, 2011 · Lot 251
    $1,625≈ £1,040≈ €1,214Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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