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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. Molar Group Yellow Armchair
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 65
    $1,080≈ £823≈ €981Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  2. Molar Group White Swivel Coffee Table
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 66
    $3,900≈ £2,973≈ €3,543Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  3. Molar Group Yellow Settee
    25 1/2 × 52 1/2 × 32 in
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 67
    $2,880≈ £2,196≈ €2,616Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  4. Molar Group White Armchair
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 68
    $1,320≈ £1,006≈ €1,199Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  5. Fragmental Clock
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 74
    $5,100≈ £3,888≈ €4,633Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  6. Biomorphic Form Mirror, 1975
    Sculpture
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 75
    $15,600≈ £11,894≈ €14,172Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  7. Wendell Castle, Piano bench, 1963, Brazilian rosewood
    Piano bench, 1963
    Brazilian rosewood
    19¾ h x 26 w x 14¼ d in (50 x 66 x 36 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 507
    $17,500≈ £12,897≈ €15,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Wendell Castle, Game table, 1975, laminated and sculpted walnut, purpleheart wood, wenge, felt, leather, burl
    Game table, 1975
    laminated and sculpted walnut, purpleheart wood, wenge, felt, leather, burl · Panel
    30¼ h x 37¾ w x 37¾ d in (77 x 96 x 96 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 446
    $100,000≈ £73,131≈ €85,332Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $75,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Wendell Castle, Mr. Henry, 2007, watercolor and graphite on Bristol board
    Mr. Henry, 2007
    Watercolor · Board
    11⅝ h x 16 w in (30 x 41 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 534
    $938≈ £678≈ €795Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  10. Wendell Castle, Table Lamp II, 1993, polychromed jelutong, patinated copper
    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 ↗

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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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