American, 1932–2018
Wendell Castle
449results on record
83%sell-through
$12,500median result (USD, incl. premium; 93% observed, 7% estimated from hammer)
$471,000record in our coverage
Drawn from 449 recorded results (385 sold · 64 passed) across 10 auction houses, 1999–2026. 1 upcoming lot on the ledger. What we cover
Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 93% observed, 7% estimated from hammer method · log scale
Where does a value land in this market?
The same figure also answers the seller's question: which house clears a work like this, and for how much — expected proceeds by house, from the sell-through the rest of this page is built on.
Every sold result for this market, low to high (log scale) — the dashed line is the median. Enter a value to see where it lands.
By medium where medium is recorded or stated in the catalog line
| Medium | Results | Sell-through | Median result (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ceramics & design | 337 | 83% | $13,805 |
| sculpture | 7 | 67% | $15,533 |
| painting | 4 | 67% | $5,250 |
| other | 4 | 100% | $7,344 |
Medium is recorded for 352 of 449 results (78%) — rows above cover that subset; the rest of the record is in the full ledger below.
Compared with George Nakashima Wendell Castle George Nakashima
| Metric | Wendell Castle | George Nakashima |
|---|---|---|
| Median result | $12,500 | $17,500 |
| Record price | $471,000 | $822,400 |
| Results on record | 449 | 2,903 |
| Years active at auction | 1999–2026 | 1998–2026 |
Related artists: George NakashimaHarry BertoiaPaul EvansGio Ponti
Market strength liquidity score, 0–100 · method
80/ 100
- Sell-through83%
- Meets estimate68%
- Market depth449 results
How readily and near-estimate this market clears — sell-through, estimate reliability, and depth, blended into one score. "Meets estimate" is the share of sold lots hammering at or above the low estimate, over catalogs that print a real appraisal: a house whose printed low is a starting bid would meet its estimate on every lot, so those lots are excluded from this term only — their prices and outcomes still count in the other two. Method →
Where this artist sells best
| House | Results | Sell-through | Median | vs. estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rago | 127 | 91% | $8,125 | — |
| Wright | 108 | 81% | $8,152 | — |
| Sotheby's | 88 | 72% | $25,800 | 1.07× |
| Christie's | 41 | 79% | $33,554 | — |
| Phillips | 33 | 82% | $69,300 | — |
| Freeman's | Hindman | 25 | 100% | $8,750 | 1.08× |
| Bonhams | 20 | 60% | $7,612 | 0.83× |
| Heritage Auctions | 7 | 86% | $2,219 | — |
| Artcurial | 3 | — | $1,383 | 0.80× |
| Koller | 1 | — | $15,533 | — |
The same artist across every house we cover — hammer-vs-estimate side by side. A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal. Method →
Prices realized 454 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 64 passed lots
| Date | Lot | Medium | vs. estimate | Estimate USD | Result USD, incl. premium | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2012·09 | Cloud shelf | $3,000–$5,000 | Wright | |||
| 2012·06 | single-drawer console table | $15,000–$20,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2011·12 | Jewelry Box | $8,000–$12,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2011·12 | Important two seat sofa | $70,000–$90,000 | Wright | |||
| 2011·03 | an extremely rare "fat albert" lamp | $10,000–$15,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2010·12 | untitled | $7,000–$9,000 | Wright | |||
| 2010·12 | armchair | $5,000–$7,000 | Wright | |||
| 2010·06 | dining chairs, set of eight | $10,000–$15,000 | Wright | |||
| 2010·03 | untitled | $5,000–$7,000 | Wright | |||
| 2010·03 | settee from the Molar Group | $1,000–$1,500 | Wright | |||
| 2009·12 | Side Table | $5,000–$7,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2009·12 | untitled (pilasters) | $20,000–$30,000 | Wright | |||
| 2009·12 | untitled | $7,000–$9,000 | Wright | |||
| 2009·12 | Crescent rocker | $10,000–$15,000 | Wright | |||
| 2009·06 | "hall tree" | $50,000–$70,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2009·03 | 'Broken Dreams' a Patinated Bronze Bench, 1993 | $10,000–$15,000 | Christie's | |||
| 2008·12 | Coffee Table | $30,000–$50,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·12 | Mirror | $15,000–$20,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·11 | A Parcel-Gilt, Patinated Metal and Mahogany Dining Table, 1991 | $20,000–$30,000 | Christie's | |||
| 2008·11 | 'Jelutong' an Enameled Fiberglass Table Lamp, 1994 | $5,000–$7,000 | Christie's | |||
| 2008·10 | settee from the Molar Group | $4,000–$6,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·06 | Unique Coffee Table | $30,000–$40,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·06 | unique coffee table | $20,000–$30,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·06 | Floor Lamp | $10,000–$15,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·06 | a superb and unique two-seat sofa | $40,000–$60,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·05 | Crescent Rocker | $20,000–$30,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·05 | mirror | $20,000–$30,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·05 | standing desk | $10,000–$15,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·04 | Swivel coffee table with Five Bumps from the Molar Group | $10,000–$15,000 | Wright | |||
| 2008·03 | Sideboard | $8,000–$12,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2007·10 | table clock | $4,000–$5,000 | Wright | |||
| 2007·06 | Castle chair | $500–$700 | Wright | |||
| 2006·12 | Coffee Table | $15,000–$20,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2006·12 | Table | $10,000–$15,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2006·10 | Untitled | $7,000–$9,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2006·09 | Castle Chair | $900–$1,200 | Wright | |||
| 2006·06 | Wall Mirror | $8,000–$12,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2006·06 | Hat Stand | $12,000–$18,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2006·06 | Dining Table | $15,000–$20,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | a unique wall-mounted sideboard/bar | $30,000–$50,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·12 | Music Stand | $15,000–$20,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·09 | Leotard prototype table | $5,000–$7,000 | Wright | |||
| 2005·03 | A Laminated African Tigerwood Cabinet, 1966 | $15,000–$20,000 | Christie's | |||
| 2004·10 | dining table | $40,000–$50,000 | Wright | |||
| 2004·06 | ''Arch'' Clock | $60,000–$80,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2004·06 | A Prototype Table | $15,000–$20,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2003·05 | music stand | $20,000–$30,000 | Wright | |||
| 2002·12 | "Sluggo" prototype lamp | $5,000–$7,000 | Wright | |||
| 2002·12 | "Rockell" prototype lamp | $5,000–$7,000 | Wright | |||
| 2002·12 | wall sculpture | $10,000–$15,000 | Wright | |||
| 2002·11 | A Mirror, 1974 | carved | $10,000–$15,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2002·11 | untitled | $2,500–$3,500 | Wright | |||
| 2000·06 | Castle armchair | $700–$900 | Wright | |||
| 1999·10 | CASTLE, Wendell | $667–$834 | Christie's | |||
Realized prices are sold by the record: 50 for $39, non-expiring. Reading them at volume is what Starter is for.