Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007)

Its shape recalls the radiator grille of the famous cars that made the Italian-born French car manufacturer so successful. Commissioned his personal use, it went for €272,800 on April 17 at the Château de Lasserre in the Lot-et-Garonne region of France: a world record for a Mido watch.

The idea behind this extraordinary auction was to feature two current trends, vintage cars and watches. Success was guaranteed.

Made especially for Ettore Bugatti by Mido, this all-gold watch echoes the shape of the radiator grille of the automobiles that brought the carmaker fame and success between the wars.

this Solaris cabinet with an airy base again proves that lightness was one of the Japanese designer's watchwords.

Two armchairs by Ron Arad feature prominently in Jean Galvani's design collection.

Gio Ponti, a key figure in Italian 20th century design, is considered the foremost of the artists who revived the discipline.

One of Rembrandt Bugatti's most iconic animals comes from the collection of René de Knyff, a racing driver and friend of his no less famous brother, Ettore.

Founded in 1740, the Sèvres Manufacture is the custodian of a priceless intangible heritage—centuries of French know-how in the ceramic arts, passed from generation to generation of artisans.

This Bordeaux sale features an outstanding Breguet case made about 1991 and Jean Bugatti’s personal watch by Mido.

Sculpted around 1906, this young stag scratching its neck comes from a limited run of five copies. It once again proves the genius of Rembrandt Bugatti and his fondness for these animals.