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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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  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).

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  1. Wendell Castle, Untitled (Double Urn Cabinet), ebonized and polychromed mahogany, acrylic on illustration board
    Untitled (Double Urn Cabinet)
    Acrylic · Board
    height 70 3/4in (180cm); width 43in (109.2cm); depth 16 1/2in (42cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 146
    $5,120≈ £3,840≈ €4,419Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Wendell Castle, A Different Story cabinet, 1993, acrylic-painted mahogany veneer, acrylic-painted jelutong, macassar ebony, mahogany, white oak, black walnut
    A Different Story cabinet, 1993
    Acrylic · Panel
    78½ h x 56 w x 20 d in (199 x 142 x 51 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 186
    $13,970≈ £10,521≈ €12,490Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Wendell Castle, Starry Night desk, 1994, acrylic-painted jelutong, ebony veneer, and mahogany
    Starry Night desk, 1994
    Acrylic · Panel
    30 h x 43 w x 51 d in (76 x 109 x 130 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 181
    $7,740≈ £5,825≈ €6,938Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Wendell Castle, Habileur cabinet, c. 2010, lacquered wood, acrylic, aluminum
    Habileur cabinet, c. 2010
    Acrylic · Panel
    29¼ h x 60 w x 22 d in (74 x 152 x 56 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 213
    $3,528≈ £2,720≈ €3,236Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Wendell Castle, Muse cabinets, pair, c. 2010, lacquered wood, acrylic, aluminum
    Muse cabinets, pair, c. 2010
    Acrylic · Panel
    27 h x 34 w x 22 d in (69 x 86 x 56 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 215
    $3,276≈ £2,526≈ €3,005Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Wendell Castle, Rare Cookie Cutter tables, pair, 1969, acrylic
    Rare Cookie Cutter tables, pair, 1969
    Acrylic
    12¼ h x 19 w x 20¼ d in (31 x 48 x 51 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 417
    $6,300≈ £4,934≈ €5,798Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Wright ↗
  7. Wendell Castle, Four Seasons clock, 1993, poplar, jelutong, maple veneer, gesso, acrylic paint, and motorized clock movements
    Four Seasons clock, 1993
    Acrylic · Panel
    84 h x 41 w x 19 d in (213 x 104 x 48 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 613
    $8,190≈ £6,678≈ €7,701Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Wendell Castle, It's Up to You desk, 1994, acrylic-painted jelutong, anigre veneer, and mahogany
    It's Up to You desk, 1994
    Acrylic · Panel
    29¾ h x 41 w x 52 d in (76 x 104 x 132 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 615
    $5,670≈ £4,623≈ €5,331Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Wendell Castle, Four Seasons clock, 1993, poplar, jelutong, maple veneer, gesso, acrylic paint, and motorized clock movements
    Four Seasons clock, 1993
    Acrylic · Panel
    84 h x 41 w x 19 d in (213 x 104 x 48 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 635
    $10,710≈ £8,556≈ €9,833Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Wendell Castle, CD cabinet, 1991, polychromed mahogany, mahogany veneer, and acrylic-painted aluminum
    CD cabinet, 1991
    Acrylic · Panel
    66½ h x 48 w x 36 d in (169 x 122 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 637
    $1,512≈ £1,208≈ €1,388Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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