Auction Highlights
Posted on 26 February 2016
A+O's Thursday February 25 auction of the collection of Simon Manchester set new benchmarks for a host of Len Castle ceramics. Total sales for A+O's Catalogue 100 topped the $600 000 mark, a sign of consistent collector interest across all three sections of the catalogue. Preliminary highlights include:
The Simon Manchester Collection of Len Castle Ceramics:
224. Len Castle Blossom Vase - $15 015 (illustrated) * a new auction record for a Len Castle ceramic.
225. Len Castle inverted volcano - $8105
239. Len Castle Slip Trailed Bowl - $3960
242. Len Castle Volcanic crucible pouring vessel - $5645
251. Len Castle Massive hanging form - $2880 * a new auction record for this series.
254. Len Castle Sulphurous Bowl - $12 010 * a new auction record for this series.
255. Len Castle Rockpool Bowl - $6905
259. Len Castle Bottle vase - $3360
272. Len Castle heart shape hanging form - $1800
289. Len Castle Large Rectangular slab vase - $1800
290. Len Castle Earthbook - $2160
298. Len Castle Conical Fossil form - $1620
305. Len Castle Large Gourd form bottle vase - $3120
322. Len Castle Large Hanging form - $2640
348. Theo Schoon Impressed Stoneware dish - $18 310 * a new auction record for a New Zealand ceramic.
350. Hans Coper Digswell form - $11 410
352. Barry Brickell Guardian Dog - $16 815
* All prices include buyer's premium and GST. A full list of prices realised will be published online shortly.
