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- Estimate
- $12,000–$18,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Phillips — Design Day, New York · 13 December 2018
- Record ID
- TB-2026-244591
- Record
- first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Wendell Castle, Unique "Handy Man" bench. Phillips, 13 Dec 2018, lot 169. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-244591.
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Wendell Castle, Unique "Handy Man" bench. Phillips, 13 Dec 2018, lot 169. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-244591.
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From the same sale Design Day · Dec 2018
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illuminated mirror, model no. 1657 | Max Ingrand | $18,000–$24,000 | |
| Pair of wall lights, model no. 802.5 | Venini | $5,000–$7,000 | |
| Pair of armchairs | Gio Ponti | $10,000–$15,000 | |
| Corner sofa | Gio Ponti | $15,000–$20,000 | |
| Dining table and eight chairs | Mario Quarti | $10,000–$15,000 | |
| "Belle di notte" writing table | Piero Fornasetti | $7,000–$9,000 |
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| Wendell Castle | Music Rack | Rago, Jan 2023 | ||
| Wendell Castle | Bubinga dining chairs, set of four | Rago, May 2026 | ||
| Wendell Castle | Desk Clock | Rago, Sep 2023 |
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