Wendell Castle (1932-2018) We All Have Reasons1997cherry and painted and carved wood, carved mark 'Castle 97'height 38in (96.5cm); width 76in (193cm); depth 18in (45.7cm) — Wendell Castle (1932-2018) We All Have Reasons1997cherry and painted and carved wood, carved mark 'Castle 97'height 38in (96.5cm); width 76in (193cm); depth 18in (45.7cm)

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Estimate: $20,000–$30,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Modern Design | Art, Los Angeles · 24 April 2019
Record ID: TB-2026-771807
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Wendell Castle, Wendell Castle (1932-2018) We All Have Reasons1997cherry and painted and carved wood, carved mark 'Castle 97'height 38in (96.5cm); width 76in (193cm); depth 18in (45.7cm). Bonhams, 24 Apr 2019, lot 338. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-771807.

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Wendell Castle, Wendell Castle (1932-2018) We All Have Reasons1997cherry and painted and carved wood, carved mark 'Castle 97'height 38in (96.5cm); width 76in (193cm); depth 18in (45.7cm). Bonhams, 24 Apr 2019, lot 338. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-771807.

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