Len Castle spherical blossom jar with ash and tenmoku glaze
Len Castle, spherical blossom jar, ash & tenmoku dribble glaze over ash glaze on earthenware, impressed mark to base, height 5.91 in. Provenance: Barsby Auctioneers 17 April 2016 L 1127. Private collection, Sydney acquired from the above
Stoneware Hanging Bottle with Textured Ribbing and Bead Motifs
Len Castle, hanging bottle, stoneware with textured ribbing pattern and bead motifs around the neck, ceramic, incised potter's initials verso, 12.20 in. x 10.63 in. x 2.36 in.
Len Castle Hanging Bottle: Iron Oxide Stoneware with Blue Glaze
Len Castle, hanging bottle, iron oxide-washed stoneware with textured finish and blue glaze to the interior, ceramic, impressed potter's mark verso, 10.04 in. x 12.20 in. x 3.35 in.
Len Castle Stoneware Collection: Sedge Grass Holders and Salt Pourer
Len Castle, three small stoneware items, including two sedge grass holders and a salt pourer, impressed potter's mark to the bases, diameter 2.95 in., diameter 2.95 in. and diameter 3.35 in. Provenance: collection of Maureen Yee
Len Castle bonsai pots, impressed marks, both with rim chips
Pair Len Castle bonsai pots, impressed marks, both with chips to rims, 7.28 in. diameter
Len Castle Wall Hanging Pod Form, c.1970
Len Castle large wall hanging pod form c.1970. Impressed with panels of stylised koru type designs, partial umber glaze. Impressed potter's mark. Height 16.93 in. Provenance: from the estate collection of the Auckland potters Ennis and Joyce Oliver.
Len Castle Ceremonial Pourer with Wood Ash Glaze and Handle
Len Castle pottery ceremonial pourer with strap handle and matt wood ash glaze impressed mark. Height 8.27 in. Note: flake chip to base edge.
Len Castle's 'Earth Book' Pottery with Stamped Potter's Mark
Len Castle (1924 - 2011) 'Earth Book'. Stamped potter's mark. Height 4.92 in. White body with a partial grey wash. Purchased from the potter 2004. Stamped mark on spine near base. Height 4.92 in.
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Len Castle: Ceramics and Poetry, 1948-2008
Len Castle [signed] [2 titles], Making the Molecules Dance. Ceramics 1948-2008., *, Lopdell House Gallery 2008. 248p, profusely illustrated in colour. 12.60 in. yellow boards, DJ, fine copy. Signed and dated Len Castle 2009.2. Len Castle: Mountain to the s
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Len Castle Potter: Association Copy with Inscription and Handwritten Letter
Len Castle Potter [Association Copy], *, Sang Architects and Co 2002. 251p, profusely illustrated in colour. 12.01 in., black boards with gilt and in DJ fine copy.Inscribed on endpaper 'To Harris and Elizabeth with warmest wishes and memories of Titerang
Len Castle Stoneware Sedge Grass Holder with Umber Pigment Wash
Len Castle, Sedge grass holder, stoneware with umber pigment wash, multiple apertures to the top, impressed potter's LC mark to the base, width 3.74 in., Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier
Len Castle, Ceremonial Pourer, Stoneware with Tan Glaze, 21cm
Len Castle, Ceremonial pourer, stoneware with matt tan glaze (small chip), impressed potter's mark to the foot, height 8.27 in., Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier
Len Castle Hanging Bottle with Blue Interior Glaze, Stoneware, 17cm
Len Castle, Small hanging bottle, stoneware with heavily ribbed surface with dark iron oxide wash, blue glaze to interior (small chips), impressed potter's mark to reverse, height 6.69 in., Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier
Len Castle Red Lava Crucible Pouring Vessel, Earthenware, Provenance Collection
Len Castle, Red Lava crucible pouring vessel, earthenware with grey textured exterior, impressed potter's mark to the base, 5.51 in. x 16.93 in. x 16.54 in., Provenance: Collection of Murray Shaw
Stoneware Hanging Bottle with Textured Ribbing and Bead Motifs
Len Castle, hanging bottle, stoneware with textured ribbing pattern and bead motifs around the neck, incised potter's initials Lc to the back, height 12.99 in., width 11.81 in.
Len Castle Hanging Bottle: Iron Oxide Stoneware with Blue Glaze
Len Castle, hanging bottle, iron oxide-washed stoneware with textured finish and blue glaze inside the neck, impressed potter's Lc mark to the back, height 10.04 in., width 12.20 in.
Len Castle Stoneware Hanging Bottle with Umber Pigment and Rope Design
Len Castle, small hanging bottle, unglazed stoneware with umber pigment, impressed rope design to the center, impressed potter's cypher verso, height 4.13 in., width 2.76 in.
Len Castle Trio Textured Brushpots with Impressed Maker's Mark
A trio of Len Castle Brushpots, heavily textured body to each. All with impressed maker's mark to base. Largest, height 8.66 in., diameter 5.12 in.
Len Castle Pair of Rolled Rim Platters with Impressed Design
A pairing of Len Castle platters, both with rolled rim and impressed repeating design to the interior. Maker's mark to base of each, height 2.76 in., width 10.24 in., length 12.60 in.
Len Castle Double Spout Vessel with Textured Surface
Len Castle double spout vessel, ovoid form, with narrow angled spouts, textured surface with umber more prevalent at the base, height 6.69 in.
Len Castle Tenmoku Glazed Pouring Vessel with Strap Handle
A Len Castle pouring vessel, with Tenmoku glaze and a strap handle. Unsigned, height 9.25 in., width 6.69 in., depth 6.30 in.
Len Castle's Glazed Waka: A Burning Issues Acquisition
Len Castle, Large Waka Form, glazed earthenware, signed with artist's monogram, 6.10 in. x 37.01 in. x 9.06 in. Provenance: Purchased from Burning Issues exhibition, Whangarei.
Len Castle Stylised Block Stamp Coffee Mugs, c.1970
A set of six Len Castle tall narrow coffee mugs, each decorated with pressed stylised block stamps, tree and abstract design, impressed potter's mark to each, c.1970, height 4.72 in.
Chun Glaze Len Castle Branch Pot
Len Castle branch pot, with two drapes of chun glaze dribbling from the shoulder over a tenmoku glaze. Impressed mark circa 1970, height 13.98 in.
Len Castle Yunomi with Tenmoku Glaze and Wax Resist Decoration
A pair of Len Castle Yunomi, tenmoku glaze wax resist decoration over a speckled ash glaze ground. Impressed mark. Illustrated in 'Len Castle Potter' pp.44, 3.94 in. height
Shino Casserole with Ishihazi Texture
Len Castle shino glazed casserole, incised texture with featured Ishihazi (stone explosions). Impressed mark, 8.66 in. at widest point.
Craft, Art, Design: Len Castle, Helen Schamroth, Raymond Boyce
Two copies of Len Castle: Making the Molecules dance, (Dowse catalogue, 1994); together with: Helen Schamroth, 100 New Zealand craft Artists (Auckland, 1998); Helen Pollock, Falls the Shadow (exhibition catalogue); Raymond Boyce, Serendipity by des
New Zealand Artists: Four Publications
Four publications on New Zealand artists, Doreen Blumhardt: Teacher and Potter (inscribed: for Ron, with all good wishes and signed by Doreen Blumhardt); Len Castle: Making the Molecules Dance (Dowse catalogue, 1994); Tanya Asken: Jeweller, Sil
Shrink Wrapped Creativity
Nancy Pel, Douglas Lloyd-Jenkins, Tj McNamara, Len Castle, shrink wrapped copy
Signed Limited Edition Art Book with Slipcase
Nancy Pel, Douglas Lloyd-Jenkins, Tj McNamara, Len Castle (limited edition 88/160), signed by Len Castle and with slip case
Len Castle Salt Pourers and Incense Holder Set
Len Castle, three salt pourers, together with an incense holder, diameter 3.54 in.: each approx.
Len Castle Wood Ash Glaze Ceremonial Pourer
A Len Castle pottery ceremonial pourer, strap handle, matt wood ash glaze, impressed mark. Height 8.27 in.
Len Castle Shino Glazed Mallet Bottle
Len Castle, early shino glazed bottle, mallet shaped, with five finger marks at the base from where the bottle was held and dipped into the glaze, c. 1970s, impressed potter's mark above the foot, height 9.06 in.
Speckled Grey Stoneware Pourer by Len Castle
Len Castle, stoneware pourer, in speckled matt grey glaze over tenmoku, impressed potter's cypher to the base, height 8.66 in.
Len Castle Sherry Bottle, Unmarked
A Len Castle attributed sherry bottle without maker's mark. Height 7.09 in., diameter 5.51 in.
Len Castle Sea Urchin Pottery
A Len Castle sea Urchin, maker's mark to base. Height 1.77 in., diameter 3.54 in.
Len Castle Mug with Maker's Mark
A Len Castle mug, maker's mark to base. Height 3.94 in., diameter 3.54 in.
Len Castle Tenmuko Yunomi
Len Castle Yunomi, Feldspar over tenmuko glaze. Impressed mark. 3.74 in. height
Len Castle Snowbowl
Len Castle 'Snowbowl', heavy feldspar glaze over shino exterior. Snowbowl references the majestic snowcaps of Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Tongariro and is featured in Len Castle's 'Making the Molecules Dance' (2008, pp. 27). Small glaze frit. Impressed mark. Prove
Len Castle Cyclades Cruciform Figure
Len Castle rare cruciform figure, inspired by the memory of a journey to the Cyclades in the Greek Islands, cruciform features in the book Len Castle potter (pp. 185). Initials to base. Provenance: Len Castle family collection, 16.54 in. height
Matching Stoneware Jars with Cork Lids by Len Castle
Len Castle, Two matching jars with cork lids, stoneware with brown and grey glazes, impressed potter's cypher to feet, Height 6.10 in. and Height 5.51 in. (excl. lid)
Len Castle Grey Speckled Stoneware Pourer
Len Castle, Stoneware pourer, in a speckled grey glaze, impressed LC mark to base, Height 8.07 in.
Salt Glazed Stoneware Bottle by Len Castle
Len Castle, Salt glazed bottle, stoneware, impressed potter's initials to the foot, Height 10.24 in.
Satin Glazed Hanging Pot by Len Castle
Len Castle, Hanging Pot, satin glazed ceramic, artist stamp, 10.63 in. x 7.48 in.
Len Castle Impressed Goblet with Applied Mons (20cm)
Len Castle goblet, applied mons, impressed mark, 7.87 in. height
Len Castle Blue Glazed Trinket Box
Len Castle, Unusual trinket box, stoneware with a thick mottled blue glaze, impressed potter's cypher to base, diameter 3.94 in. Provenance: Collection of the Castle Family
Len Castle Sedge Grass Holders
Len Castle, two small sedge grass holders, stoneware with umber pigment wash, multiple apertures to the top, impressed potter's cypher to bases, width 3.74 in. and width 1.89 in. Provenance: Collection of the Castle Family
Len Castle's Large Earth Book
Len Castle, Large Earth Book, white earthenware with black staining (potter's proof), impressed LC mark verso, 7.48 in. x 12.20 in. x 7.09 in. Provenance: Collection of the Castle Family
Len Castle Fossilised Bird Stoneware Sculpture
Len Castle, Fossilised Bird, stoneware with textured surface and rubbed umber pigment, impressed LC mark to base, 11.22 in. x 6.69 in. x 1.57 in., Note: A similar example illustrated in Len Castle Potter (Sang Architects, 2002), p. 108. Provenance:…
Len Castle Sedge Grass Holder
Len Castle, Large 'mountain range' sedge grass holder, oxide washed stoneware, A/F, impressed LC mark to base, 12.20 in. x 5.31 in. x 5.51 in. Provenance: Collection of the Castle Family
Len Castle Stoneware Oil Pourer
Len Castle, small oil pourer, stoneware with high calcium matt glaze, height 4.53 in. Provenance: Collection of the Castle Family
Umber Sedge Grass Holder with Multiple Apertures
Len Castle, small sedge grass holder, stoneware with umber pigment wash, multiple apertures to the top, impressed potter's cypher to base, width 2.95 in.
Len Castle Stoneware Pourer in Speckled Grey Glaze
Len Castle, stoneware pourer, in a speckled matt grey glaze, impressed LC mark to base, height 8.66 in.
Shino Glazed Stoneware Bottle by Len Castle
Len Castle, shino glazed bottle, stoneware, with cylinder body and a short looping handle to the shoulder, impressed LC mark to foot, height 9.45 in.
Shino Glazed Stoneware Jars with Cork Lids by Len Castle
Len Castle, two matching shino glazed jars, stoneware, with original cork lids, impressed potter's cypher to feet, height 61.02 in. and 57.09 in. (excl. lid)
Crackled Celadon Pourer and Cup by Len Castle
Len Castle, pale celadon pourer and cup, stoneware with crackled glaze, the cup (A/F) with impressed potter's cypher, the bottle, height 7.28 in.
Umber Hanging Bottle Form by Len Castle
Len Castle, Hanging bottle form, stoneware with umber pigment to the textured surface, scored centre section, impressed potter's cypher to back, height 14.37 in.
Speckled Stoneware Trinket Box by Len Castle
Attributed to Len Castle, Trinket box, stoneware with speckled ash brown glaze, diameter 3.82 in.
Len Castle Stoneware Bottle with Circular Design, 1960s
Len Castle, Rare bottle form, stoneware with dark umber pigmented surface, a band of impressed circular design around the neck, mid 1960s, fired at Tawini Road, impressed potter's cypher to base, 14.37 in. x 2.76 in. x 5.91 in., Note: A similar example…
Len Castle Stoneware Bottle with Circular Design
Len Castle, Rare bottle form, stoneware with burnt umber pigmented surface, a band of impressed circular design around the neck, mid 1960s, fired at Tawini Road, 13.39 in. x 2.76 in. x 5.51 in., Note: A very similar example illustrated in Len Castle,…
Len Castle Stoneware Bottle, c. 1970
Len Castle, stoneware bottle, pigmented Coromandel clay, c. 1970, impressed potter's cypher to foot and original exhibition label no. 31 affixed to base, height 6.69 in., Illustrated: Len Castle Potter (Sang Architects, 2002), p. 80. Provenance:…
Len Castle Tenmoku Pouring Vessel with Strap Handle
A Len Castle pouring vessel, with Tenmoku glaze and a strap handle. Unsigned, height 9.25 in., width 6.69 in., diameter 6.30 in.
Len Castle Sea Secrets Trio
A trio of Len Castle sea Secrets, with heavily rough textured bodies. Each with impressed 'Lc' maker's mark, height 1.77 in., diameter 3.82 in. Len Castle (1924-2011) is an instantly recognizable figure to many New Zealanders. He had a deep fascination…
Hanging Umber Stoneware Bottle by Len Castle
Len Castle, hanging bottle form, stoneware with umber pigment to the textured surface, scored centre section, impressed mark verso, 17.80 in. x 3.15 in. x 3.15 in.
Iron Oxide Stoneware Hanging Bottle by Len Castle
Len Castle, hanging bottle form, iron oxide washed stoneware with heavily scored centre section (A/F), incised initials to the back, 18.70 in. x 3.15 in. x 3.54 in.
Len Castle's Graduated Spice Jars with Cork Stoppers
Len Castle, eight graduated spice jars corks stoppers, impressed marks, of sizes
Len Castle Trinket Box with Impressed Mark - 7cm Width
Len Castle, trinket box impressed mark, 2.76 in. width
Len Castle Oil Bottle with Maker's Mark
A Len Castle oil bottle, with maker's mark at the base, height 5.91 in., diameter 4.33 in.
Mid-Century Teak Hand Sculpture
A mid-century teak hand, with elongated fingers, height 7.91 in., width 1.97 in., depth 1.97 in.
Michelin Tulip Base Floor Clock
A retro Michelin floor standing clock, in enamelled steel with tulip base, height 68.90 in., width 15.55 in.
Flexible Desk Lamp with Revolvable Triangle Elements
A Leuchten Ag 'Z-Lite' flexible lamp, desk lamp with a stable base and six revolvable triangle elements. The individual parts of the lamp can be adjusted to create different arrangements, height 385,mm, width 9.65 in., diameter 6.77 in.
Len Castle's Earthbook Mark: 16.5 cm in Length
Len Castle, Earthbook impressed mark, 6.50 in. length
Earthbook Mark by Len Castle (17cm)
Len Castle, Earthbook impressed mark, 6.69 in. length (some minor chipping to 'Page edges')
Len Castle's Earthbook with Potter's Hand Impression
Len Castle, Earthbook c1998, impressed mark, 12.99 in. length, note: this is one of the first earthbooks made, this example has an impression of the potters hand/fist on the rear.
Len Castle Lidded Crock: 32cm Height, Impressed Mark
Len Castle, lidded crock impressed mark, 12.60 in. overall height
Len Castle Slim Coffee Mugs with Strap Handles
A pair of Len Castle coffee mugs, slim mugs with low strap handles. Maker's marks below the handles. Height 3.98 in., diameter 2.48 in.
Len Castle Textured Green Crucible
A Len Castle crucible, with heavily textured exterior surface and a pale green interior. With impressed maker's mark. Height 2.24 in., diameter 6.30 in.
Len Castle Spice Pot Set with Cork Stoppers
Len Castle set of nine spice pots impressed marks with original cork stoppers, graduated set
Impressed Koru Hanging Bottle by Len Castle
Len Castle (New Zealand, 1924-2011), hanging bottle form, iron oxide washed stoneware with panels of small impressed koru motifs, rope attached to backside for hanging, artist's seal impressed to back, height 14.17 in. width 3.54 in. depth 3.15 in.;…
Making Molecules Dance
Len Castle: Making the Molecules dance by Len Castle, Hardback. 2008. Published by Lopdell house gallery.
Len Castle Hanging Bottle Form with Impressed Mark
Len Castle hanging bottle form, impressed mark, 18.50 in. (tip repaired)
Len Castle Seaform Impressed Mark 15cm Diameter
Len Castle Seaform, impressed mark, 5.91 in. dia.
Handle Vessel by Len Castle
Len Castle, large Vessel with handle, glazed stoneware, 12.60 in. x 9.45 in., stamped with artist's initials
Len Castle Shino Glazed Pouring Vessel
A Len Castle shino glazed pouring vessel, the short tapered open spout nearly joining at the top, impressed mark to base. Diameter 9.45 in.
Len Castle Impressed Mark Brush Pot
Len Castle, brush pot, impressed mark, 6.50 in. height
Len Castle's Outfolding Earthenware Form
A rare large Len Castle book, Outfolding white earthenware form with accents of grey. Impressed makers mark to base, height 7.87 in., width 9.45 in., depth 200
Len Castle Shino Oil Ewer with Loop Handle
A Len Castle Colonial Shino oil ewer with stopper and loop handle, modelled after a kendi. Stamped maker's mark at the base below the handle. Height 5.91 in.
Red Glazed Ceramic Vessel by Len Castle
Len Castle, red vessel, glazed ceramic, stamped with artist's initials on base, 9.84 in. x 5.91 in.
Len Castle Chino Glaze Pouring Vessel
A Len Castle chino glaze pouring vessel, the short tapered open spout nearly joining at the top, impressed potter's mark to base. Diameter 9.45 in.
Len Castle Ceremonial Pourer with Strap Handle and Speckled Glaze
A Len Castle ceremonial Pourer, strap handled, speckled grey-brown glaze. Stamped mark at the base. Height 7.87 in.
Len Castle Stoneware Wine Goblets, 1969
Len Castle, two wine goblets, stoneware with celadon glaze to the interior, one with impressed mark, the other dated 1969 to affixed label, height 6.69 in. max. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
Len Castle Stoneware Jar with Rope Impressed Decoration
Len Castle, handled jar, stoneware with rope impressed decoration, impressed mark to the base, height 9.45 in. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
Len Castle Celadon Trinket Box (1960s)
Len Castle, trinket box, porcelain with celadon glaze, impressed mark to the base and dated 1960's on affixed label, diameter 3.74 in. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
Len Castle Iron Spotted Teacup
Len Castle, teacup, stoneware with iron spotted glaze, impressed mark to the base and dated 1960's on affixed label, diameter 3.54 in. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
Len Castle Castellated Stoneware Pot, 1960
Len Castle, early branch pot, slab built stoneware with castellated corners, grey semi matt talc glaze over saturated iron glaze (A/F: firing cracks), impressed mark to the base and dated 1960 on affixed label, height 11.42 in. Provenance: John Crichton…
Painted Earthenware Lamp with Tribal Design
Len Castle and John Crichton, painted lamp base, unglazed earthenware painted by John Crichton with a tribal design, with electrical fittings, impressed mark to the base, height 11.81 in. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
Concentric Stoneware Brushpot by Len Castle
Len Castle, tall brushpot, stoneware with incised concentric bands and ash over iron glazes, impressed mark to the base and dated 1960-65 on affixed label, height 9.84 in.
Len Castle's Four Spice Containers
Len Castle four spice containers, Poppy Seeds, Curry, Cayenne & Herbs (Herbs af), impressed marks, of sizes
Len Castle Large Tenmoku Glaze Pourer
A Len Castle early large pourer, the tenmoku glaze with variable black and lustrous dark purple/brown tones, cork stopper to the rolled top rim, short circular section pouring spout, early impressed mark c.1960s/70s, height 10.04 in., diameter approx. 9…
Len Castle Discoid Hanging Shell Form
A Len Castle hanging discoid form, the wire cut front of scallop shell form, impressed potters mark. Two flake chips, height 8.86 in., width 9.06 in.