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Wendell Castle

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)

299auction results2008–2026years recorded93%sold (278)$7.8kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Unique "Chaise Rocker" by Wendell Castle, 1962, Oak, leather, sold Dec 2018Unique "Chaise Rocker"Phillips · $325,000≈ £256,795≈ €285,815Sign up to see
  2. Unique three-seater sofa by Wendell Castle, 1974, Stack-laminated walnut, leather, sold Apr 2018Unique three-seater sofaPhillips · £225,000≈ $314,325≈ €258,321Sign up to see
  3. Unique and important "Environment for Contemplation" by Wendell Castle, 1970, Stack-laminated oak, flock-covered fiberglass, flock-covered wood, fabric, sold Dec 2018Unique 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. Whirlaway by Wendell Castle, 1990, ebonized mahogany, red oak, mahogany and bubinga veneer, sold May 2020
    Whirlaway, 1990
    ebonized mahogany, red oak, mahogany and bubinga veneer · Panel
    36½ h x 87 w x 31 d in (93 x 221 x 79 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 165
    $6,250≈ £5,071≈ €5,747Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. Pair Of Gannett by Wendell Castle, 1958, sold Jan 2020
    Pair Of Gannett, 1958
    28 1/2" x 32" x 27"
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 391
    $4,200≈ £3,231≈ €3,789HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  4. Pair of "three-legged" chairs by Wendell Castle, 1981, Stack-laminated cherry wood, leather upholstery, sold Dec 2019
    Pair of "three-legged" chairs, 1981
    Stack-laminated cherry wood, leather upholstery · Panel
    Each: 30 x 24 1/4 x 26 1/2 in. (76.2 x 61.6 x 67.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 79
    $25,000≈ £18,981≈ €22,397Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. (USA 1932 - 2018) Gannett Board by Wendell Castle, 1932, sold Nov 2019
    (USA 1932 - 2018) Gannett Board, 1932
    22" x 17" x 48.75" h
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 390
    $850≈ £660≈ €769HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  9. Pair Of Gannett by Wendell Castle, 1958, sold Nov 2019
    Pair Of Gannett, 1958
    28 1/2" x 32" x 27"
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 391
    $4,600≈ £3,573≈ €4,160HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  10. Gannett Boardroom Coffee Table by Wendell Castle, sold Nov 2019
    Gannett Boardroom Coffee Table
    55" dia x 17.25" h
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 392
    $7,000≈ £5,438≈ €6,330HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗

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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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