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Castle, Len — Ceramics - Cordy's
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Castle, Len
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| *** | A good mid-1950s Len Castle vase with decoration by Theo Schoon, baluster form, tenmoku and wood ash glaze, the swollen body with four Theo Schoon impressed stamps based on his interpretation of early Maori rock drawings found in Canterbury caves,… | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive large Len Castle branch pot, slab built, the near square body with tapered rectangular neck, flat rim, dark near-black tenmoku glaze with a striking chun glaze to the shoulder in variable pale blue tones, raised on four small lug feet,… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Len Castle 'Inverted Volcano' 10 vase, moulded earthenware with grey textured exterior surfaces and bright red glazed interior. Impressed cypher under the base. Width 85 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A good Len Castle (1924-2011) Volcanic Series blue crater lake/alkaline pool, large bowl, the sculpted textured rim with matt grey glaze, striking blue glaze deepening in tone to the well, black glazed exterior. Impressed potters mark. diameter 50.6 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | A large vintage Len Castle blossom vase, swollen rectangular form, pale grey all-over glaze, tenmoko to the flat rectangular rim and showing at the corners, impressed potter's mark. 38 cm x 26 cm x 42.5 cm. Provenance: From the Estate Collection of Keith… | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle blue alkaline pool crater bowl, the interior with mildly incised repeating incised pattern glazed with blue pooling to the well, the sculpted rim with 'crater' form, matt grey and white highlighted rim, dark glazed exterior, impressed potter's… | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive large Len Castle branch pot, slab built, the near square body with tapered rectangular neck, flat rim, dark near-black tenmoku glaze with a striking chun glaze to the shoulder in variable pale blue tones, raised on four small lug feet,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle slab form branch vase, shino glaze with pale overglaze to the shoulder showing controlled effect, stronger rust red glaze towards the base, press moulded, impressed potter's mark to base. A fine example. Height 36 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle large slab form vase, mildly swollen square form body, the open rectangular neck with flat top rim, the tenmoku glaze with dominant dark tone, dark red/brown showing through, chun overglaze to the shoulder with dribbled effects in pale blue… | *** |  |
| *** | 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 43 cm. Provenance: from the estate collection of the Auckland potters Ennis and Joyce Oliver. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle, a good wax resist blossom branch pot, press moulded stoneware, the saturated iron underglaze with wax resist blossom decoration and rutile overglaze, impressed potter's mark to base. 31.5 cm x 17 cm x 36.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased directly… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare and early Len Castle salt glaze pottery lamp base, compressed ovoid form with fine ribbed detail, short flared narrow neck, the original wire hole to the base with internal glaze, the cobalt slip giving variable blue effects, impressed early… | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle large 'Red Lava Bowl', earthenware with bright red glaze, impressed artist's cipher. Diameter 54 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early Len Castle slab form branch pot, chun glaze over tenmoku, traditional flat rounded rectangular top rim, impressed early large potter's mark. Height 34.2 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle, slab vase, the heavy dribbled chun glaze to the shoulder and most of the body, tenmoku glaze underglaze, impressed potter's mark to base, c.1970s, height 32 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle branch pot, with two drapes of chun glaze dribbling from the shoulder over a tenmoku glaze. Impressed mark circa 1970, height 35.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle 'Volcanic & Geothermal' series shallow bowl, wheel thrown earthenware, lava red glaze to the interior, matt black pigmented exterior and hand sculptured rim, impressed potters mark to base. Diameter 46 cm. Height 11 cm Est. $950 | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle branch pot, press moulded stoneware with saturated iron under-glaze with rutile overglaze, swollen sides, the darker glaze pooling at the rectangular top rim, impressed mark c.1960s, height 44 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle large stoneware square section bottle vase, the striking dark tenmoku glaze with dark red/brown highlighting the shoulders, impressed mark to base, under glaze, height 41.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Ron Sang. Illustrated Len Castle… | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle ceremonial pourer in a striking lava red glaze, wheel thrown and hand modelled, fired to 1060°C. Impressed mark. Height 25.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle large blossom vase, press-moulded stoneware, saturated iron under-glaze with rutile over-glaze, the rectangular top pooled with glaze, impressed potter's mark, C1970, height 44 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle red crater bowl, the interior with swirling magma red glaze, the sculpted matt grey rim suggesting alkaline deposits, the black exterior glaze resembling lava. Impressed potter's cypher under the base. Maximum diameter 49 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle blue alkaline pooled pouring bowl, the glaze darkening as it pools to the centre, the exterior of volcanic silica type, thick walled, the exterior tapering to a narrow base, stamped potter's mark, diameter 31.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A good vintage Len Castle discoid stoneware vase, three heavily combed vertical rope impressions to each side, concave mouth, iron oxide washed matt glaze, impressed potter's mark, height 35.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle 'Volcanic and Geothermal' series large bowl, wheel thrown earthenware, turquoise and copper glaze to the interior, grey matt exterior and sculptured internal rim, fired to 1075 degrees C, impressed potters mark. Width 46.5 cm. Height 12 cm Est.… | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle Crater bowl/alkaline pool, the interior with mildly incised repeating swirls glazed with copper blue glaze pooling to the well, the sculpted rim with 'alkaline deposits', matt grey rim, dark glazed exterior, incised potter's initials. Diameter… | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle 'Crater Lake Bowl', earthenware with alkaline copper glazed well, impressed artist's cipher. Diameter 45.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle large shallow bowl, stoneware, wheel thrown, copper-calciumboron containing glaze with variable red, white and blue coloured effects, fired to 1275 degrees C, impressed mark to base. Diameter 38 cm. Height 7.5 cm See front cover. Est. $800 | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle double aperture hanging form, wire cut decoration, yellow ochre pigment to surface, hand modelled, fired to 1275°C. Impressed potter's mark. Width 27 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A good Len Castle wax resist blossom branch pot, press moulded stoneware, the saturated iron underglaze with wax resist blossom decoration and rutile over-glaze, impressed potter's mark to base. 31.5 cm x 17 cm x 365. Provenance: Purchased directly from… | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle large hanging bottle form, tapered form with disc form top rim. Impressed potters mark, length 56.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good early Len Castle branch pot, slab built earthenware with slightly swollen walls, castellated corners, short neck with wider conforming rim, feldspathic glaze. Early impressed potter's mark. Height 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle hand formed stoneware twin aperture flask vase, umber pigmented, compressed ovoid shape rising to ring mouthed short necks with glazed interior. Impressed artist's cipher. 27 x 15 x 27 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle Crum Brickworks salt glazed stoneware flagon, ovoid body, two short lug handles, Manganese slip giving a highly lustrous glaze, impressed potter's mark. Height 29 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle Sea Secret sculpture, circular form with undulating wire cut sculptured top, the central opening revealing a pool of deep blue glaze, dark umber rubbed to the recesses. Impressed potter's mark to base. Approx. Diameter 17.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle stoneware square section bottle vase, the dark tenmoku glaze with striking chun overglaze tapering at the base, early c1970 impressed mark to base. Height 29.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle hanging form wall vase, tapered angular form with perforated disc form top. Incised potters mark. Length 44.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large Len Castle 'Avian' bowl, the interior with ash glaze, umber pigment rubbed exterior, impressed potter's mark, circa 1980s, diameter 39.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle Crum Brickworks early salt glazed stoneware beer flagon, lustrous dark golden tones from the Manganese slip, finely modelled top and strap handle. Impressed potter's mark, height 27 cm. Illustrated: Len Castle, Making the Molecules Dance,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle discoid stoneware vase, three heavily combed vertical rope impressions to each side, concave mouth, iron oxide washed matt glaze, impressed potter's mark, height 35.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle bird head blue bowl, striking aqua blue glaze, pooling and darker to the centre, unglazed exterior, the rim with a sculpted birds head. Impressed potter's mark. Two hairline cracks at the rim, diameter 34 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An early Len Castle slab vase, mildly swollen semi-square form, the rounded shoulder supporting the short rectangular tapered neck and flat rim, wood ash glaze, some firing marks. Impressed potter's monogram to inside top rim, c.1960s/70s. 30 cm x 18 cm x… | *** |  |
| *** | A good early Len Castle branch pot, slab built earthenware with slightly swollen walls, a 'ladder' set of impressed decoration at the corners, with short conforming neck and pan mouth. Feldspathic glaze. Early impressed artist's cipher. Height 33 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle blue 'alkaline pool' bowl, the interior with scattered bubbling glaze ranging from turquoise to a deep central cobalt pool and similarly to the exterior. Impressed potter's cypher under the base. Maximum diameter 39 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle, Red Lava Bowl' earthenware with bright red glaze, impressed with artist's cipher. Diameter 40.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early Len Castle double aperture vase, the variable brown ash type glaze to the top, the two spouts with saddle between, horizontal ridges, impressed mark c.1970. Height 22.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle large hanging form, textured finish, approximately circular with swollen front, stoneware, brown burnt umber washed, blue to the narrow top internal aperture. Fired to1280°C. 34 cm x 36 cm x 11 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle stoneware flagon, wood, ash and pumice (Waikato) containing glaze, impressed circular motifs to the front, Maltese cross form, strap form handle, impressed potter's mark to base. Noted by Len 'I'm 95% certain that this pot was in my first… | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle swollen ovoid shino glazed flask, strap handle, ball stopper, glowing red/brown glazed shoulder. Impressed mark, height 30 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle stoneware bowl, circular, raised on a small tapering foot ring, green talc glaze to the interior and darker mottled green glaze to the exterior, impressed artist's cypher under the base. Diameter 38.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive Len Castle bowl, deep turquoise glaze, the interior decorated with a combed pattern, the exterior turquoise fading down to turquoise caramel tone at the base, impressed potter's mark, diameter 47 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle, stoneware spike wall vase with impressed pattern and oxide pigmented detail, height 28.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle slab form shino vase, rectangular form with rectangular cut-out top opening, the glaze pale at the top red/brown to the base. Impressed mark. 23 x 8.8 x 27 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle discoid wall vase, the convex body with repeat impressed panel, short, swollen flat top. Impressed potter's mark. Umber finish. Diameter 23 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle shino glazed vase, rope impressed decoration, impressed potter's mark, c.1970. Height 22 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle Avian blue glaze bowl, the rim with sculpted bird's head, the interior with grading blue interior, the exterior with matt pale finish. Impressed potter's mark, diameter 22.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle large wax resist blossom bowl, tenmoku glaze with lineal and bow-form wax resist highlights to the centre, diameter 39.5 cm. Impressed potter's mark c1980. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle large serving dish decorated with stamps designed by Theo Schoon, tenmoku and wood ash glaze, oblong shape, the deep well impressed with seven Schoon stamps based on his interpretation of early Maori rock drawings found in Canterbury caves.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle stoneware discoid vase, three textured rope impressions each side, iron oxide wash, impressed early mark. Height 33.3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle large stoneware bowl, unusual, splashed wax-resist pattern in brown over a blue glaze. Impressed mark at the foot. Diameter 37 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Len Castle wall vase, stylised winged form with concentric incised circle decoration to the tapered edges, matt umber glazed finish, lug supports for hanging to the reverse, maker's initials incised in script to the reverse. Width 37.5 cm, height… | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle 'Sea Secret' platter, flat oval form with radiating cut ribs, the central small well with blue glaze and fine incised decoration, the back fully incised in coral type decoration, small oval tapered foot. Impressed mark. 32 cm x 21 cm x 4.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle 'Sea Secret', earthenware with grey wash and turquoise glaze to the centre, impressed mark to the base. Small frits. 21 x 6.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle large bowl, wheel thrown stoneware, black iron glaze with optical blue (Chun type) glaze to the interior, fired to 1275 degrees C, impressed potters mark. Width 42 cm. Height 14 cm Est. $800 to 1075 degrees C. Width 24 cm. Height 17 cm Est. $550 | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle bottle form wall hanging, long tapered design tapering to a terminal point at the base, incised lineal decoration to the centre, umber rubbed matt glaze, length 46 cm, impressed potter's mark. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle, a shallow bowl, chun glazed interior and tenmoku exterior, diameter 21.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle 'Red Lava Bowl', earthenware with bright red glaze, impressed with artist's cipher. Some absent glaze to exterior. Diameter 40 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle Crum Brickworks salt glazed vase, the ovoid body with ring neck, two salt gems (drips) highlight the shoulder, early impressed mark. Height 23 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle large stoneware bowl, variable grey glaze with rich red/brown to the rim, diameter 32 cm. Impressed potter's mark to the base. circa 1970's. | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle hanging winged form, with double apertures to the top with internal blue glaze, the pale ridged body with partial dark staining. Impressed potter's mark to reverse. Width 32 cm, height 19 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle, stoneware hanging flask form, with sectional hand built body, terracotta pigmented surface, impressed potter's mark, height 26 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle large squat vase c1970, ovoid form with indented ribbed detail, the shoulder with a heavy partial pale glaze over tenmoku. Impressed potters mark. Diameter 27.5 cm. Height 24 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle Lava bowl, the flared bowl tapering to a narrow foot, with striking red lustrous glaze. Impressed potter's mark to base. Diameter 32.8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Len Castle stoneware vase, baluster form with swollen top, stepped rounded banding, the calcium glaze giving matt white effect with blue and darker tones showing, three impressions to the body, impressed mark. Height 37.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle square section bottle vase, similar to above. Height 28.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle 'Red Lava Bowl', earthenware with bright red glaze, impressed with artist's cipher. Some glaze spotting to exterior. Diameter 39 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle long sculptured bowl, hand modelled earthenware of flared rectangular curved form with incised textured surface, rich blue glaze, impressed potters mark, fired to 1075 degrees C. Length 58.5 cm. Width 35 cm Est. $750 | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle hand modelled large bowl, stoneware, strongly textured rim with stylised scrolling head form, blue - green and brown opaque glazes with partial 'Crackle' effects, fired to 1300 degrees C, impressed potters mark. Width 40 cm. Height 11 cm Est.… | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle, three spherical vases, graduating sizes, umber pigmented, impressed mark to each. Tallest 15 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle Sea Secret form, elliptical with radiating notched impressions. Impressed potter's mark. Length 15.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle hanging discoid form wall vase, the textured finish with dark umber rubbed glazed highlights, two hanging lugs to the reverse and incised potter's scripted initials. Height 33 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle, stoneware double aperture hanging form, wire cut decoration, umber pigmented surface, impressed potter's mark. Width 35 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle small 'Red Lava Bowl', some glaze craquelure and tiny frits. Impressed cipher inside foot ring. Diameter 28 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle large bowl, wheel thrown earthenware, impressive rich lava red glaze, fired to 1075 degrees C, impressed potters mark. Width 390 to 370. Height 14 cm Est. $900 | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle, yellow glazed bowl, c.1970s. Impressed mark, diameter 27.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle small pod form wall vase, oval form with combed concave central panel, umber washed. Impressed potters mark, height 10 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle (1924 - 2011) 'Earth Book'. Stamped potter's mark. Height 12.5 cm. White body with a partial grey wash. Purchased from the potter 2004. Stamped mark on spine near base. Height 12.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Len Castle large platter of rounded rectangular form, the well with textured dragged and cut bands, applied flat rim, partial pooled dark olive green glaze, the sides of a pale grey/green, impressed mark circa 1970. Length 35.5 cm. Width 42.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle double spout vessel, ovoid form, with narrow angled spouts, textured surface with umber more prevalent at the base, height 17 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle Sea Secret pottery sculpture, with undulating wire cut flared rim and a pool of alkaline blue glaze to the centre. Impressed mark to the base. diameter 19.5 cm. Minor glaze rubs. | *** |  |
| *** | A large vintage Len Castle quince blossom stoneware bowl, saturated iron underglaze with wax resist decoration and rutile overglaze, impressed potter's mark to base, c.1970s. Diameter 40 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle hanging, winged form with double apertures to the top with internal blue glaze, the pale ridged body with partial dark staining. Impressed potter's mark to reverse. Width 32 cm. Height 19 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle, two porcelain double aperture grass vases, umber pigmented, impressed mark to each. Tallest 14 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Len Castle branch pot, of slab built construction, shino glaze, artist's mark impressed at base. Height 26.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A set of five Len Castle small bowls, each with a mountainous type wax resist and chun glazed interior, tenmoku exterior. diameter 15.3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Len Castle hanging double aperture form, hand modelled stoneware, brown pigment washed, fired to 1275°C. | *** |  |