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# Ettore Jr Sottsass (1917–2007)

## What is Ettore Jr Sottsass’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 283 auction results for Ettore Jr Sottsass at 7 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,160 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,336–$33,985, n=39). The auction record is $431,678 for Composizione di elementi di legno colorato e specchio, il tutto unito da funi di canapa (2018, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composizione di elementi di legno colorato e specchio, il tutto unito da funi di canapa, 1959 | Painted pine, mirrored glass, hemp | $431,678 | Phillips | Apr 2018 |
| 2 | Toeletta Nanda, 1958 | Walnut, painted wood, mirrored glass, glass, brass, stencil painting on paper, beads, fabric, sequins | $383,380 | Phillips | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Unique totem, no. 18, 1966 | Glazed earthenware, painted oak | $261,940 | Phillips | Apr 2018 |
| 4 | Rare ceiling light, model no. 12625, 1956 | Acrylic, brass, painted brass | $239,187 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Prototype 'Commode column' | Oak-veneered wood, oak, maple-veneered wood, painted maple-veneered wood, painted wood, painted steel | $221,016 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |
| 6 | Important frieze | Glazed earthenware | $212,830 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |
| 7 | Early and rare lidded jar, 1959 | Earthenware, matte glaze with sgraffito, maple, fabric cord | $161,089 | Phillips | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | 'Balena' ceiling light, model no. 12600, circa 1957 | Painted aluminium, coloured acrylic, brass, nylon | $111,239 | Phillips | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Rare ceiling light, 1957 | Painted aluminium, acrylic, nylon wire, brass | $92,223 | Phillips | Sep 2014 |
| 10 | Nefertiti, 1968-1969 | Plastic-laminated wood, steel | $90,806 | Phillips | Apr 2018 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 229 | $8,981 |
| Sculpture | 41 | $8,186 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 75 | $21,355 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 55 | $11,870 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 142 | $6,592 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 283 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ettore Jr Sottsass is an artist with 367 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $8,981. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ettore Jr Sottsass sold in 2026 for $45,309, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ettore Jr Sottsass work worth?

Across 283 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ettore Jr Sottsass work is $8,981.

The median Ettore Jr Sottsass work on paper sells for $1,818 across 7 lots.

The median Ettore Jr Sottsass photograph sells for $456 across 6 lots.

The median Ettore Jr Sottsass sculpture sells for $52,920 across 3 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $383,380 | $383,380 | — | 2026-04-30 |
| Paintings | 1 | $20,473 | $20,473 | — | 2018-05-31 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,818 | $28,793 | — | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $52,920 | $55,000 | — | 2025-06-12 |
| Photography | 6 | $456 | $5,000 | — | 2023-11-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $136,164 | $431,678 | — | 2026-04-30 |

Ettore Jr Sottsass's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $383,380. Paintings (1 lots) median $20,473, record $20,473. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $136,164.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,124–$1,818 | $1,274 | $2,894 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $252–$632 | $281 | $5,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $383,380 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $55,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $52,920 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $28,793 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $20,473 |
| Photography | 2013 | $5,000 |
| Photography | 2021 | $4,267 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,894 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ettore Jr Sottsass worth?

Across 283 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ettore Jr Sottsass work is $8,981. The median Ettore Jr Sottsass work on paper sells for $1,818 across 7 lots. The median Ettore Jr Sottsass photograph sells for $456 across 6 lots. The median Ettore Jr Sottsass sculpture sells for $52,920 across 3 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Ettore Jr Sottsass's auction record?

Ettore Jr Sottsass's auction record is $431,678, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.