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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Record prices
Unique "Chaise Rocker"Phillips · $325,000≈ £256,795≈ €285,815Sign up to see
Unique three-seater sofaPhillips · £225,000≈ $314,325≈ €258,321Sign up to see
Unique 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).
Lots sold
264
of 285 offered · 2008–2026
Sell-through
93%
sold ÷ offered
Price trend
By medium
| Medium | Offered | Sold | Sell-through | Average | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | 24 | 86% | $9.7kSign up | $5.9kSign up | $50kSign up |
| Acrylic | 19 | 17 | 89% | $9.6kSign up | $6.2kSign up | $50kSign up |
| Mixed media | 2 | 1 | 50% | $2.5kSign up | $2.5kSign up | $2.5kSign up |
| Works on paper | 10 | 9 | 90% | $2.5kSign up | $938Sign up | $9kSign up |
| Watercolor | 4 | 4 | 100% | $685Sign up | $714Sign up | $938Sign up |
| Gouache | 1 | 1 | 100% | $325Sign up | $325Sign up | $325Sign up |
| Pastel | 3 | 3 | 100% | $6kSign up | $6.3kSign up | $9kSign up |
| Drawing | 2 | 1 | 50% | $1.6kSign up | $1.6kSign up | $1.6kSign up |
| Prints & multiples | 7 | 7 | 100% | $2.2kSign up | $2kSign up | $4.4kSign up |
| Print (other) | 1 | 1 | 100% | $188Sign up | $188Sign up | $188Sign up |
| Multiple | 6 | 6 | 100% | $2.6kSign up | $2.4kSign up | $4.4kSign up |
| Sculpture | 81 | 74 | 91% | $17.2kSign up | $8.5kSign up | $313kSign up |
| Other | 159 | 150 | 94% | $29.9kSign up | $10.1kSign up | $325kSign up |
Medium classes are derived from the medium text as published by each house; “Other” includes lots whose medium wasn’t stated.
By year
| Year | Offered | Sold | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 29 | $10.2kSign up |
| 2025 | 40 | 39 | $6.3kSign up |
| 2024 | 29 | 28 | $8.8kSign up |
| 2023 | 40 | 40 | $7.9kSign up |
| 2022 | 31 | 31 | $12.6kSign up |
| 2021 | 13 | 12 | $4.7kSign up |
| 2020 | 25 | 21 | $7.5kSign up |
| 2019 | 23 | 20 | $7.3kSign up |
| 2018 | 19 | 16 | $27.5kSign up |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | $7.5kSign up |
| 2016 | 11 | 10 | $7.7kSign up |
| 2015 | 4 | 1 | $141kSign up |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | $22.1kSign up |
| 2013 | 3 | 3 | $5kSign up |
| 2012 | 7 | 7 | $16.7kSign up |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | $3.9kSign up |