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Wendell Castle Sculpture: Value & Auction Prices

1932–2018

Of the 84 lots by Wendell Castle (sculpture) recorded at auction between 2015 and 2026, 77 found a buyer (92%). The median price realised is $8.3kSign up free to see across 77 priced sales; the middle half sold for $3.8kSign up free to see–$15.3kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Unique and important "Environment for Contemplation", sold at Phillips in December 2018 for $313kSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Rago Auctions (43), Wright (12) and Bonhams (11).

$312,500≈ £246,918≈ €274,822Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumUnique and important "Environment for Contemplation"Phillips84auction results2015–2026years recorded92%sold$8.3kSign up free to seemedian price

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Auction results
84
Sold rate
92%
Active at auction
2015–2026
Median price
$8.3kSign up free to see
Record price
$313kSign up free to see Unique and important "Environment for Contemplation", Phillips, Dec 2018

Top auction houses: Rago Auctions (43), Wright (12), Bonhams (11)

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  1. Pod Leg floor lamp by Wendell Castle, 1996, polychromed wood and fiberglass, sold Jan 2023
    Pod Leg floor lamp, 1996
    Sculpture · Panel
    56½ h x 24 dia in (144 x 61 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 584
    $32,760≈ £26,509≈ €30,260Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Aluminum chairs, pair by Wendell Castle, 2001, aluminum and polychromed, gel-coated fiberglass, sold Jan 2023
    Aluminum chairs, pair, 2001
    Sculpture
    48 h x 24 w x 27 d in (122 x 61 x 69 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 589
    $7,560≈ £6,117≈ €6,983Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Mushroom Table by Wendell Castle, stack-laminated cherry, carved 'WC 72', sold Dec 2022
    Mushroom Table
    Sculpture
    height 24 1/2in (62cm); diameter 25in (63.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 67
    $31,875≈ £25,776≈ €29,932Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Stairstep table clock by Wendell Castle, 1989, patinated copper, stained mahogany, curly maple, aluminum, and quartz movement, sold Sep 2022
    Stairstep table clock, 1989
    Sculpture · Panel
    21 h x 15¾ w x 9¼ d in (53 x 40 x 23 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 614
    $5,625≈ £5,086≈ €5,767Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Cloud Form Sideboard, 1979
    Sculpture
    11 x 53 x 17 1/2 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 58
    $38,400≈ £34,723≈ €39,368Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  6. Mushroom Stool by Wendell Castle, stack laminated American walnut, carved 'WC 71', sold Jun 2022
    Mushroom Stool
    Sculpture
    height 20in (51cm); diameter 14 1/2in (37cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 94
    $14,025≈ £11,276≈ €13,259Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Mantel for the Peter Joseph Residence by Wendell Castle, 1996, poplar, curly maple veneer, polychromed jelutong, ebonized mahogany, and bronze, sold May 2022
    Mantel for the Peter Joseph Residence, 1996
    Sculpture · Panel
    58½ h x 81 w x 12 d in (149 x 206 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 584
    $13,750≈ £11,270≈ €13,240Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Swivel Molar coffee table by Wendell Castle, 1969, gel-coated fiberglass, sold Apr 2022
    Swivel Molar coffee table, 1969
    Sculpture
    23 h x 37 w x 35 d in (58 x 94 x 89 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 387
    $6,930≈ £5,316≈ €6,365Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
  9. Biomorphic Form Mirror, 1975
    Sculpture
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 75
    $15,600≈ £11,894≈ €14,172Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  10. Table Lamp II by Wendell Castle, 1993, polychromed jelutong, patinated copper, sold May 2021
    Table Lamp II, 1993
    Sculpture · Panel
    29½ h x 20 w x 17 d in (75 x 51 x 43 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 604
    $16,250≈ £11,539≈ €13,404Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. Castle chair by Wendell Castle, 1969, gel-coated fiberglass, sold Jan 2021
    Castle chair, 1969
    Sculpture
    23 h x 45½ w x 39 d in (58 x 116 x 99 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 554
    $3,250≈ £2,380≈ €2,673Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. Clover table by Wendell Castle, 1969, gel-coated fiberglass, sold Jan 2021
    Clover table, 1969
    Sculpture
    16½ h x 32 w x 33 d in (42 x 81 x 84 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 552
    $4,375≈ £3,204≈ €3,598Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  13. Stool by Wendell Castle, 1969 / 2004, polychromed and gel-coated fiberglass, sold Jan 2021
    Stool, 1969 / 2004
    Sculpture
    19 h x 14 dia in (48 x 36 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 546
    $7,500≈ £5,493≈ €6,169Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  14. "Abilene" rocker by Wendell Castle, 2008, Stainless steel, offered Dec 2020
    "Abilene" rocker, 2008
    Sculpture
    32 1/2 x 29 1/2 x 51 in. (82.6 x 74.9 x 129.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 71
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Bird of Paradise by Wendell Castle, 1996, polychromed wood, bird's-eye maple, mahogany, neon, sold Sep 2020
    Bird of Paradise, 1996
    Sculpture · Panel
    55 h x 54 w x 20 d in (140 x 137 x 51 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 629
    $10,400≈ £8,107≈ €8,773Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  16. Partner's Desks from Rosecliff, Inc., set of two by Wendell Castle, 1994, lacewood veneer, mahogany, patinated bronze, sold Sep 2020
    Partner's Desks from Rosecliff, Inc., set of two, 1994
    Sculpture · Panel
    30¼ h x 96¾ w x 36 d in (77 x 246 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 630
    $20,000≈ £15,591≈ €16,872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  17. Molar Group settee by Wendell Castle, c. 1968, gel-coated fiberglass, rubber, sold Jul 2020
    Molar Group settee, c. 1968
    Sculpture
    25½ h x 52½ w x 32 d in (65 x 133 x 81 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 228
    $2,375≈ £1,831≈ €2,026Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  18. Shoo-in by Wendell Castle, 2005, patinated bronze, walnut, sold May 2020
    Shoo-in, 2005
    Sculpture
    10½ h x 2½ w x 2½ d in (27 x 6 x 6 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 167
    $1,820≈ £1,477≈ €1,674Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  19. Custom doors for Gannett Co., Inc., Rochester by Wendell Castle, 1976, carved and sculpted walnut, zebrawood, smoked mirrored glass, brass, sold May 2020
    Custom doors for Gannett Co., Inc., Rochester, 1976
    Sculpture
    98¾ h x 59½ w x 9 d in (251 x 151 x 23 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 159
    $40,000≈ £32,457≈ €36,782Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  20. Wizard Cap by Wendell Castle, 1990, carved and ebonized mahogany, sold May 2020
    Wizard Cap, 1990
    Sculpture · Panel
    82 h x 84 w x 18 d in (208 x 213 x 46 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 157
    $20,000≈ £16,228≈ €18,391Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  21. Ice Bucket by Wendell Castle, steel, wood, patinated bronze, sold Dec 2019
    Ice Bucket
    Sculpture · Panel
    height 43 3/4in. (111cm); width 15 3/4in (40cm); depth 11in (28cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 127
    $6,325≈ £4,727≈ €5,660Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  22. Hooked Coat Rack by Wendell Castle, stained mahogany, carved 'Wendell Castle 1991', sold Dec 2019
    Hooked Coat Rack
    Sculpture · Panel
    height 72in (183cm); width 19in (48cm); depth 12in (30cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 126
    $18,825≈ £14,068≈ €16,847Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
  23. Bestride by Wendell Castle, carved maple chair frame with carved jelutong pillow, carved 'Castle 02', offered Dec 2019
    Bestride
    Sculpture
    height 37in (94cm); width 25in (63cm); depth 25in (63cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 125
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Bonhams ↗
  24. Common Ground by Wendell Castle, stained cherry, bleached lacewood, patinated copper, plexiglass, sold Dec 2019
    Common Ground
    Sculpture · Panel
    height 47 1/2in (121cm); width 59in (150cm); depth 15 1/2in (39.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 124
    $12,575≈ £9,398≈ €11,254Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  25. Sooner or Later dictionary stand by Wendell Castle, 1986, painted curly maple, painted poplar, patinated metal, sold Nov 2019
    Sooner or Later dictionary stand, 1986
    Sculpture · Panel
    64½ h x 56 w x 39 d in (164 x 142 x 99 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 25
    $11,250≈ £8,747≈ €10,174Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  26. Pair Of Molded by Wendell Castle, Fiberglass "Molar" Chairs, sold Oct 2019
    Pair Of Molded
    Sculpture
    36" w x 26" d x 26" h
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 440
    $1,400≈ £1,090≈ €1,260HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  27. Light Sculpture by Wendell Castle, gilt fiberglass, impressed 'Castle 06', sold Apr 2019
    Light Sculpture
    Sculpture
    height 84in (205cm); width 23in (58cm); depth 23 1/2in (60cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 339
    $8,825≈ £6,814≈ €7,873Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
  28. We All Have Reasons by Wendell Castle, cherry and painted and carved wood, carved mark 'Castle 97', offered Apr 2019
    We All Have Reasons
    Sculpture · Panel
    height 38in (96.5cm); width 76in (193cm); depth 18in (45.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 338
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
  29. Joe U. Posner Founders Awards, set of two by Wendell Castle, 1998/2012, cast and enameled bronze, sold Jan 2019
    Joe U. Posner Founders Awards, set of two, 1998/2012
    Sculpture
    9 h x 4¼ dia in (23 x 11 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 107
    $650≈ £503≈ €570Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  30. We All Have Reasons by Wendell Castle, cherry and painted and carved wood, carved mark 'Castle 97', offered Dec 2018
    We All Have Reasons
    Sculpture · Panel
    height 38in (96.5cm); width 76in (193cm); depth 18in (45.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 135
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
  31. Unique and important "Environment for Contemplation" by Wendell Castle, 1970, Stack-laminated oak, flock-covered fiberglass, flock-covered wood, fabric, sold Dec 2018
    Unique and important "Environment for Contemplation", 1970
    Sculpture · Panel
    49 3/4 x 137 3/4 x 65 1/4 in. (126.4 x 349.9 x 165.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 20
    $312,500≈ £246,918≈ €274,822Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. "Abilene" rocker by Wendell Castle, 2008, Stainless steel, offered Jun 2016
    "Abilene" rocker, 2008
    Sculpture
    29 1/2 x 30 x 53 3/4 in. (74.9 x 76.2 x 136.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 75
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Buffet by Wendell Castle, 1997, Satinwood and bronze, offered Oct 2015
    Buffet, 1997
    Sculpture
    height 23in (58.4cm); width 22 1/2in (57.2cm); length 98in (248.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 2115
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $18,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
  34. Dining Table by Wendell Castle, 1997, Satinwood and bronze, offered Oct 2015
    Dining Table, 1997
    Sculpture
    height 23in (58.42cm); width 59in (149.86cm); length 98in (248.92cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 2113
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–40,000View at Bonhams ↗

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