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Wendell Castle, Unique and important "Environment for Contemplation", 1970, Stack-laminated oak, flock-covered fiberglass, flock-covered wood, fabric© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Unique and important "Environment for Contemplation"

Wendell Castle (American, 1932–2018) · 1970

$312,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £246,918≈ €274,822

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Medium
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As published: “Stack-laminated oak, flock-covered fiberglass, flock-covered wood, fabric”
Support
Panel
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
49 3/4 x 137 3/4 x 65 1/4 in. (126.4 x 349.9 x 165.7 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Design Evening (NY050318)
Date
December 13, 2018
Location
New York
Lot
20
Estimate
$250,000 – $350,000 (≈ £197,535 – £276,549) (≈ €219,858 – €307,801)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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