Lot 134 · Modern Decorative Art + Design
(1932-2018) Maccabees Clock1988Swiss pearwood, poplar, Swiss pear veneer, gold and silver leaf, Egyptian calfskin detailing, electric clock movement, signed 'Wendell Castle 1988'height 114in (289.6cm); diameter 48in (121.9cm)
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- Estimate
- $25,000–$35,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Modern Decorative Art + Design, New York · 14 December 2018
- Record ID
- TB-2026-999141
- Record
- first seen 22 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Wendell Castle, Wendell Castle (1932-2018) Maccabees Clock1988Swiss pearwood, poplar, Swiss pear veneer, gold and silver leaf, Egyptian calfskin detailing, electric clock movement, signed 'Wendell Castle 1988'height 114in (289.6cm); diameter 48in (121.9cm). Bonhams, 14 Dec 2018, lot 134. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-999141.
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Wendell Castle, Wendell Castle (1932-2018) Maccabees Clock1988Swiss pearwood, poplar, Swiss pear veneer, gold and silver leaf, Egyptian calfskin detailing, electric clock movement, signed 'Wendell Castle 1988'height 114in (289.6cm); diameter 48in (121.9cm). Bonhams, 14 Dec 2018, lot 134. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-999141.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Castle | 'Dem Bones' Low Table, 2007 | $30,480 | Christie's, Mar 2026 | |
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| Wendell Castle | 'Black Magic' Coffee Table, 1997 | Christie's, Jun 2023 | ||
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