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Wendell Castle

American · 1932–2018 · Painter, Sculptor

Wendell Castle was an American sculptor and furniture maker and an important figure in late 20th century American craft. He has been referred to as the "father of the art… (Wikipedia)

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280auction results2008–2026years recorded93%sold (259)$8.3kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Wendell Castle, Unique "Chaise Rocker", 1962, Oak, leatherUnique "Chaise Rocker"Phillips · $325,000≈ £256,795≈ €285,815Sign up to see
  2. Wendell Castle, Unique three-seater sofa, 1974, Stack-laminated walnut, leatherUnique three-seater sofaPhillips · £225,000≈ $314,325≈ €258,321Sign up to see
  3. Wendell Castle, Unique and important "Environment for Contemplation", 1970, Stack-laminated oak, flock-covered fiberglass, flock-covered wood, fabricUnique and important "Environment for Contemplation"Phillips · $312,500≈ £246,918≈ €274,822Sign up to see

Wendell Castle’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 280 auction results for Wendell Castle between 2008 and 2026, of which 259 sold (93%). Recorded sale prices range from $188Sign up free to see to $325kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $325kSign up free to see for Unique "Chaise Rocker" at Phillips in December 2018. The most common medium is sculpture (81 lots). Most results come from Rago Auctions (127), Cottone Auctions (41) and Phillips (33).

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  1. Wendell Castle, Twisted Buffet, 1990, Ebonized mahogany
    Twisted Buffet, 1990
    Ebonized mahogany · Panel
    37.25" h x 72" w x 16.5" d
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 454
    $9,000≈ £6,670≈ €7,764HammerSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  2. Wendell Castle, Dictionary Stand, 1980, Oak
    Dictionary Stand, 1980
    Oak · Panel
    40.5" h x 24" w x 16.75" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 455
    $3,400≈ £2,520≈ €2,933HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  3. Wendell Castle, The White Edition Big Table from the Molar series, 1971 / 2006, gel-coated fiberglass, steel
    The White Edition Big Table from the Molar series, 1971 / 2006
    Sculpture
    29½ h x 211 w x 64 d in (75 x 536 x 163 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 124
    $83,200≈ £61,666≈ €72,135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Wright ↗
  4. Wendell Castle, Rare Clover table, 1969, gel-coated fiberglass
    Rare Clover table, 1969
    Sculpture
    17½ h x 32 w x 32 d in (44 x 81 x 81 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 116
    $4,096≈ £3,068≈ €3,596Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  5. Wendell Castle, Boston Coffee Table, 1979, Burl walnut
    Boston Coffee Table, 1979
    Burl walnut
    19.75" h x 58.5" w x 28" d
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 402
    $15,000≈ £11,138≈ €12,887HammerSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  6. Wendell Castle, Early Cloud shelf from the Molar series, 1969, gel-coated fiberglass
    Early Cloud shelf from the Molar series, 1969
    Sculpture
    18 h x 66⅝ w x 17¾ d in (46 x 169 x 45 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 113
    $15,360≈ £11,413≈ €13,196Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  7. Kiss Table, circa 2000
    Sculpture
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 1
    $976≈ £727≈ €841Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  8. One Pod Sizzle
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 2
    $1,830≈ £1,364≈ €1,578Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  9. Wendell Castle, Morning, 2001, Jelutong wood, white oak, mahogany, patinated bronze (stand)
    Morning, 2001
    Sculpture · Panel
    51"h, 26"w, 16"d
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 10
    $12,800≈ £9,582≈ €11,008Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  10. Wendell Castle, Wall-Hung Clock, 1991, bird's-eye maple, ebonized walnut, quartz movement
    Wall-Hung Clock, 1991
    bird's-eye maple, ebonized walnut, quartz movement
    21 h x 7 w x 3¾ d in (53 x 18 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 102
    $3,328≈ £2,463≈ €2,841Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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Wendell Castle: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Wendell Castle at auction?

$325,000Sign up free to see, for Unique "Chaise Rocker" at Phillips (December 2018) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Wendell Castle?

The median sale price is $8.3kSign up free to see across 259 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Wendell Castle have sold at auction?

259 of 280 recorded lots sold between 2008 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Wendell Castle?

Rago Auctions, Cottone Auctions and Phillips account for the most recorded results. Rago Auctions · Cottone Auctions · Phillips

Wendell Castle signature

24 catalogued lots by Wendell Castle record a signature line. Most often: signed.

Form

  • signed16
  • signed and dated8
  • Signed and dated with inscribed dedication — Dictionary Stand, Clarke Auction Gallery, Sep 13, 2026
  • Signed and dated — Twisted Buffet, Clarke Auction Gallery, Sep 13, 2026
  • Signed and dated — Twisted Buffet, Clarke Auction Gallery, Jun 7, 2026

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About Wendell Castle

Wendell Castle was an American sculptor and furniture maker and an important figure in late 20th century American craft. He has been referred to as the "father of the art furniture movement" and included in the "Big 4" of modern woodworking with Wharton Esherick, George Nakashima, and Sam Maloof.

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