Born in 1924, Len Castle completed a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Auckland in 1946.

He was introduced to pottery at night classes while training to be a secondary school teacher.

His career path turned after he won a scholarship to study with master potter Bernard Leach in St Ives, Cornwall. During this period, recalled Castle, he absorbed a strong work ethic and became strongly drawn to the Oriental aesthetic.

Castle returned from England to a job teaching science at Auckland Teachers' College.

In 1963, he left the Teachers' College and became a professional potter, and in the same year, was instrumental in establishing the New Zealand Society of Potters.

In 1966, he won a Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council fellowship, which he used to go to Japan and Hawaii. His trip cemented his love of Japanese pottery.

In 1986, Castle was made a Commander of the more...

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Len Castle, crater lake bowl, glazed ceramic, 11 x 44.5 cm,…

Crater Lake Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, crater lake bowl, glazed ceramic, 11 x 44.5 cm, initials impressed on base and dated 2006. Provenance: Ron Sang Collection, Auckland. Purchased directly from artist, 2006

Len Castle, an important and rare sulphurous bowl, with…

Sulphurous Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, an important and rare sulphurous bowl, with predominating matte black glaze giving way to a pool of sulphurous crackle glaze interior, 18 x 44.3 x 44.3 mm

Len Castle, large crater bowl, glazed ceramic, stamped with…

Crater Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, large crater bowl, glazed ceramic, stamped with artist's initials on base, 53 x 53 cm

Len Castle, crater lake bowl, glazed ceramic, 13.5 x 48 cm,…

Len Castle's Crater Lake Bowl

Len Castle, crater lake bowl, glazed ceramic, 13.5 x 48 cm, initials impressed on base. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland. Purchased circa 2005 from the annual Auckland Studio Potters end of year exhibition of which Len Castle was guest potter and…

Len Castle, Sulphur Bowl, glazed ceramic, 17 x 44 cm, initials…

Sulphur Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, Sulphur Bowl, glazed ceramic, 17 x 44 cm, initials impressed on base. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland

Len Castle, sulphurous bowl, with crackle glaze interior and…

Sulphurous Crackle Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, sulphurous bowl, with crackle glaze interior and exterior, 17 x 45 x 45 cm

Len Castle, sulphurous bowl, with crackle glaze interior and…

Sulphurous Crackle: Len Castle's Black Bowl

Len Castle, sulphurous bowl, with crackle glaze interior and matte black exterior, 17.2 x 41.8 x 41.8 cm

Len Castle, Crater Lake bowl, with alkaline blue glaze to the…

Alkaline Blue Crater Bowl

Len Castle, Crater Lake bowl, with alkaline blue glaze to the well and textured sculptured cavetto. Diameter 50 cm

Len Castle, Impressive and unique large Crater Lake bowl, white…

Len Castle's Crater Lake Bowl

Len Castle, Impressive and unique large Crater Lake bowl, white earthenware with grey stained exterior, alkaline blue glaze to the well and textured sculptured cavetto, incised initials and dated 2009 to the base. Provenance: Graham Ambrose collection.…

Len Castle, Rare Sulphurous bowl, of unusual shallow…

Rare Sulphurous Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, Rare Sulphurous bowl, of unusual shallow hemispherical form with vivid crackled glaze effects to the well, impressed LC mark to foot, diameter 4.9 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Castle Family

Len Castle large lava lake bowl, earthenware, the interior with…

Len Castle Lava Lake Bowl

Len Castle large lava lake bowl, earthenware, the interior with vibrant swirling lava red glaze, the textured exterior in anthracite grey with sculpted rim, impressed Lc mark to base, 51 cm width, 14.5 cm depth. Provenance: Private Collection, Wairarapa,…

Len Castle, Sulphurous Bowl, stoneware with matt black exterior…

Sulphurous Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, Sulphurous Bowl, stoneware with matt black exterior and yellow craquelure interior glaze, 17 x 44 x 44 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Ron Sang

Len Castle, Sulphurous bowl, of hemispherical form with vivid…

Crackled Sulphurous Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, Sulphurous bowl, of hemispherical form with vivid crackled glaze effects to the well, circa 2010, LC mark, diameter 45 cm

Len Castle large Falcon headed bowl, earthenware, the interior…

Len Castle Falcon Bowl

Len Castle large Falcon headed bowl, earthenware, the interior with alkaline blue glaze and silica rubbed exterior, impressed Lc mark to base, 45 cm dia., 16 cm height. Provenance: Private Collection, Wairarapa

Len Castle, a large sea hawk bowl, with rich alkaline blue…

Alkaline Blue Sea Hawk Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, a large sea hawk bowl, with rich alkaline blue glazed interior and volcanic type, silica-rubbed exterior, 15 x 44.5 x 47 cm

Len Castle, sea hawk bowl, with rich alkaline blue glazed…

Alkaline Blue Sea Hawk Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, sea hawk bowl, with rich alkaline blue glazed interior and volcanic type, silica-rubbed exterior, 13 x 32.2 x 335

Len Castle, Lava Lake bowl, with sculptured cavetto and red…

Lava Lake Bowl with Red and Black Glaze

Len Castle, Lava Lake bowl, with sculptured cavetto and red lava glaze to the well and black matt stained exterior. Diameter 45 cm

Len Castle, Crater Lake/Alkaline pool bowl, matt grey stained…

Crater Lake Alkaline Pool Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, Crater Lake/Alkaline pool bowl, matt grey stained earthenware, impressed mark, 48.5 x 48.5 x 12 cm

Len Castle, lava lake bowl, earthenware, the interior with…

Lava Lake Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, lava lake bowl, earthenware, the interior with vibrant swirling lava red glaze, the textured exterior in anthracite grey with sculpted rim, impressed potter's mark, diameter 47.5 cm, for a similar example see: Len Castle Making the Molecules…

Len Castle, impressive sulphurous bowl, of hemispherical form…

Sulphurous Earthenware Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, impressive sulphurous bowl, of hemispherical form in earthenware with crackled sulphur glaze, impressed initials, width 44 cm

Len Castle, sulphurous bowl, large and impressive deep conical…

Sulphurous Conical Earthenware Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, sulphurous bowl, large and impressive deep conical earthenware bowl with yellow sulphur glaze, impressed initials to the base, diameter 41 cm

Len Castle, Crater Lake/Alkaline Pool bowl, matt grey stained…

Grey Stained Alkaline Pool Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, Crater Lake/Alkaline Pool bowl, matt grey stained earthenware, impressed mark, 46 cm diameter

Len Castle, Sulphurous bowl, of hemispherical form in…

Sulphurous Hemispherical Earthenware Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, Sulphurous bowl, of hemispherical form in earthenware with crackled sulphur glaze, LC mark. Diameter 45 cm

Len Castle, Sulphurous bowl, of hemispherical form in…

Sulphurous Hemispherical Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, Sulphurous bowl, of hemispherical form in earthenware with crackled sulphur glaze, impressed initials to the base. Provenance: Graham Ambrose collection

Len Castle, Sulphurous bowl of hemispherical form, with…

Sulphurous Hemispherical Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, Sulphurous bowl of hemispherical form, with crackled sulphur glaze of graduating yellow colour, impressed initials to base. Diameter 45 cm

A Len Castle crater lake bowl, matte grey stained earthenware…

Len Castle Crater Lake Bowl

A Len Castle crater lake bowl, matte grey stained earthenware exterior and alkaline blue glaze to the interior. Purchased directly by the vendor from the artist, the work perfectly encapsulates Castle's unrivalled skill, with the balanced, elegant form…

Len Castle, Sulphurous bowl, stoneware with matt black exterior…

Sulphurous Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, Sulphurous bowl, stoneware with matt black exterior and crackled glaze effects to the interior, impressed LC mark to the base, Diameter 44 cm

Len Castle, Sulphurous bowl, stoneware with matt black exterior…

Sulphurous Crackled Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, Sulphurous bowl, stoneware with matt black exterior and crackled glaze effects to the interior, impressed LC mark to base, Diameter 44 cm

Len Castle, Sulphurous bowl of hemispherical form, with vivid…

Crackled Sulphur Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, Sulphurous bowl of hemispherical form, with vivid crackled sulphur glaze, impressed initials to base. Diameter 45 cm

Len Castle, impressive crater lake/alkaline pool bowl, in matt…

Stunning Blue Alkaline Pool Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, impressive crater lake/alkaline pool bowl, in matt stained earthenware with sculptured cavetto, the well graduating from light blue to deep blue, impressed initials to the base, diameter 54 cm

Len Castle, Crater Lake bowl, matt light grey stained…

Crater Lake Bowl with Alkaline Blue Glaze by Len Castle

Len Castle, Crater Lake bowl, matt light grey stained earthenware, alkaline blue glaze to the interior, impressed potter's LC mark to the base, diameter 46 cm

Len Castle lava bowl, lava red glaze, impressed mark to base,…

Len Castle Lava Red Glaze Bowl

Len Castle lava bowl, lava red glaze, impressed mark to base, 36.5 cm dia.

Len Castle, Rockpool bowl, hand formed and press moulded…

Len Castle's Rockpool Bowl

Len Castle, Rockpool bowl, hand formed and press moulded entitled 'The Rockpool' in grey stained earthenware with blue glaze to the well, 2004, LC mark, diameter 40 cm. Illustrated: Making the Molecules dance: Len Castle Ceramics a retrospective…

Len Castle, sea hawk bowl, earthenware bowl, with rich alkaline…

Len Castle, sea hawk bowl, earthenware bowl, with rich alkaline blue glazed interior and silica-rubbed oxide exterior, impressed Lc mark and dated '98 to the base, height 12 cm, diameter 34 cm

Len Castle, Sulphurous bowl, of hemispherical form, with…

Sulphurous Hemispherical Bowl with Crackled Glaze

Len Castle, Sulphurous bowl, of hemispherical form, with crackled sulphur glaze impressed initials to base Depth 44 cm

Len Castle, a thickly-walled, rimmed bowl, with rich alkaline…

Silica-Rubbed Blue Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, a thickly-walled, rimmed bowl, with rich alkaline blue interior and volcanic-type, silica-rubbed exterior, 14.5 x 28 x 28 cm

Len Castle, lava lake bowl, matt black stained earthenware with…

Lava Lake Bowl with Red Glaze and Sculptured Cavetto

Len Castle, lava lake bowl, matt black stained earthenware with dramatic deep red glaze to the well and sculptured cavetto, impressed initials to the base, 41.7 x 41.7 x 9 cm

A Len Castle crater lake bowl. Len Castle alkaline bowl with a…

Len Castle Crater Lake Bowl

A Len Castle crater lake bowl. Len Castle alkaline bowl with a rough textured grey and white rim and a dark glazed exterior. Featuring an impressed marker's mark to base with '86' incised, height 8 cm, width 39.5 cm. Len Castle (1924-2011) is an instantly…

Len Castle, Hemispherical bowl, with alkaline blue glaze, 16.8…

Alkaline Blue Hemispherical Bowl

Len Castle, Hemispherical bowl, with alkaline blue glaze, 16.8 x 44 x 44 cm

A Len Castle avian bowl. Len Castle avian bowl with alkaline…

Len Castle Avian Bowl with Alkaline Glaze and Textured Exterior

A Len Castle avian bowl. Len Castle avian bowl with alkaline glaze to the interior, and a oxide textured exterior. Features maker's mark to base with '86' impressed, height 9 cm, width 33.5 cm. Len Castle (1924-2011) is an instantly recognizable figure to…

A good Len Castle (1924-2011) Volcanic Series blue crater…

Len Castle Blue Crater Lake Bowl

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.…

Len Castle, Crater Lake/Alkaline Pool bowl, in matt stained…

Len Castle Alkaline Pool Bowl

Len Castle, Crater Lake/Alkaline Pool bowl, in matt stained earthenware with sculptured cavetto, impressed mark to the base, diameter 47 cm. Provenance: Estate of John Wilson

Len Castle, crater lake/ alkaline pool bowl, impressed initials…

Len Castle Alkaline Pool Bowl

Len Castle, crater lake/ alkaline pool bowl, impressed initials to base, diameter 53 cm

Len Castle, sulphurous bowl, of unusual shallow hemispherical…

Len Castle, sulphurous bowl, of unusual shallow hemispherical form with matt crackled glaze, impressed Lc mark and dated '09 to the base, diameter 48 cm

Len Castle. Crater lake/alkaline pool bowl with sculptured…

Alkaline Pool Bowl with Sculptured Rim by Len Castle

Len Castle. Crater lake/alkaline pool bowl with sculptured cavetto rim with blue alkaline glaze to the well and with dark stained exterior. Impressed initials to the base. Diameter 48 cm

Len Castle, large hemispherical bowl, with red speckled lava…

Red Speckled Lava Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, large hemispherical bowl, with red speckled lava glaze, 16.5 x 40.5 x 40.5 cm

Len Castle blue alkaline pool crater bowl, the interior with…

Blue Alkaline Crater Bowl by Len Castle

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…

A monumental Len Castle shallow bowl, in an allover duck shell…

Len Castle's Lavender Duck Bowl

A monumental Len Castle shallow bowl, in an allover duck shell glaze, with a stunning lavender splatter glaze, one side shaded rigorously, the other showing mostly the ground tone. Impressed makers mark to base.. Provenance: purchased directly from the…

Len Castle, rare Sulphurous bowl, of unique smaller…

Sulphurous Bowl with Crackled Glaze by Len Castle

Len Castle, rare Sulphurous bowl, of unique smaller hemispherical form with vivid crackled glaze effects to the well, LC mark. Diameter 38 cm

Len Castle, large 'Sea Hawk' bowl, earthenware bowl, the…

Len Castle Sea Hawk Bowl

Len Castle, large 'Sea Hawk' bowl, earthenware bowl, the interior with alkaline blue glaze and impressed rope decoration, silica rubbed exterior, impressed potter's mark, width 44 cm, illustrated: Len Castle potter, p. 220. Other Notes: see also: Len…

Len Castle, Sulphurous bowl, large and impressive conical…

Sulphurous Conical Earthenware Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, Sulphurous bowl, large and impressive conical shaped earthenware bowl with yellow and black 'Sulphur? glaze. Impressed initials to the foot, made in 2010. Diameter 42 cm

Len Castle three small Volcanic bowls, all with turquoise blue…

Turquoise Glazed Volcanic Bowls by Len Castle

Len Castle three small Volcanic bowls, all with turquoise blue glaze interiors, all with impressed marks to base, 15.5 cm dia (2), 12 cm dia

Len Castle, large red lava bowl, earthenware with speckled…

Red Lava Earthenware Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, large red lava bowl, earthenware with speckled bright red glaze, impressed mark to the base, 44 x 44 x 16 cm

Len Castle Falcon bowl, bird head to the rim, the interior with…

Len Castle Falcon Bowl with Alkaline Blue Glaze, 39cm Diameter

Len Castle Falcon bowl, bird head to the rim, the interior with alkaline blue glaze, silica rubbed exterior, impressed mark, 39 cm diameter

Len Castle, large hemispherical bowl, with red speckled lava…

Red Speckled Lava Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, large hemispherical bowl, with red speckled lava glaze, 13 x 37 x 37.5 cm

Len Castle, red lava bowl, earthenware with lustre red speckled…

Len Castle, red lava bowl, earthenware with lustre red speckled glaze, potter's mark to base, height 13.5 cm, diameter 28.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection.

A Len Castle Alkaline bowl, in a hemispherical shape, with a…

Len Castle Alkaline Bowl: Blue Interior, Textured Exterior, Yellow Wash

A Len Castle Alkaline bowl, in a hemispherical shape, with a rich blue alkaline interior and oxide textured exterior, and a yellow wash to the lower. Maker's mark to base, height 14 cm, depth 28 cm

Len Castle, large bowl, with wax resist pattern, 10 x 39 x 39 cm

Wax Resist Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, large bowl, with wax resist pattern, 10 x 39 x 39 cm

Len Castle, Crater lake bowl, with alkaline blue glaze to the…

Alkaline Blue Crater Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, Crater lake bowl, with alkaline blue glaze to the well and textured sculptured cavetto incised initials Depth 48 cm

Len Castle, impressive conical shaped crater lake/alkaline pool…

Blue Conical Crater Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, impressive conical shaped crater lake/alkaline pool bowl, in matt stained earthenware with sculptured cavetto, the well graduating from light blue to deep blue, impressed initials to the base. Diameter 54 cm

Len Castle, crater lake bowl/alkaline pool bowl, in matt…

Alkaline Pool Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, crater lake bowl/alkaline pool bowl, in matt stained earthenware with sculptured cavetto with alkaline blue glazed well, impressed initials to the base, diameter 48 cm

Len Castle, sulphurous bowl, the large and impressive deep…

Sulphurous Conical Earthenware Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, sulphurous bowl, the large and impressive deep conical earthenware bowl with yellow sulphur glaze, impressed initials to the base. Diameter 44 cm

Len Castle, avian bowl, with bright alkaline blue glaze to the…

Avian Bowl with Blue Glaze and Textured Exterior

Len Castle, avian bowl, with bright alkaline blue glaze to the well and silica rubbed oxide textured exterior, impressed mark to the base, 34.5 x 34.5 x 12 cm

Len Castle, slip trailed bowl, with crab motif in white, 1955,…

Crab Motif Slip Trailed Bowl by Len Castle (1955)

Len Castle, slip trailed bowl, with crab motif in white, 1955, C mark, diameter 23 cm, This bowl was in the first ever craft show in a public gallery in 1955 with Isle von Randow and Len Castle at the Auckland city Art gallery. Illustrated: Making the…

Len Castle, lava lake bowl, with sculptured cavetto and red…

Lava Lake Bowl with Red and Black Glaze

Len Castle, lava lake bowl, with sculptured cavetto and red lava glaze to the well and black matt stained exterior, impressed initials. Diameter 45 cm

Len Castle, impressive lava lake bowl in matt black stained…

Lava Lake Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, impressive lava lake bowl in matt black stained earthenware, with sculptured cavetto and lava red glaze. Impressed initials to the base. Diameter 48.5 cm

Len Castle, lava lake bowl, in matt black stained earthenware…

Lava Lake Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, lava lake bowl, in matt black stained earthenware with lava red glaze well, sculptured cavetto, impressed initials, diameter 41.5 cm

Len Castle, volcanic series red bowl (only known one),…

Volcanic Red Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, volcanic series red bowl (only known one), impressed mark, 44 cm diameter

A Len Castle large 'Red Lava Bowl', earthenware with bright red…

Red Lava Bowl by Len Castle

A Len Castle large 'Red Lava Bowl', earthenware with bright red glaze, impressed artist's cipher. Diameter 54 cm

Len Castle, 'The Rockpool?, hand formed and press molded bowl…

Rockpool Bowl

Len Castle, 'The Rockpool?, hand formed and press molded bowl in grey stained earthenware with blue glaze to the well, 2004, LC mark, diameter 40 cm. Illustrated: Len Castle, Making the Molecules dance, Lopdell house gallery, p. 85

Len Castle small crater pouring bowl, red lava glaze, initials…

Red Lava Pouring Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle small crater pouring bowl, red lava glaze, initials incised to base. 21 cm diameter

Len Castle, bird headed bowl (falcon), impressed mark, 39 cm dia

Len Castle Falcon Bowl, 39cm Dia

Len Castle, bird headed bowl (falcon), impressed mark, 39 cm dia

Len Castle, Crater lake bowl, with alkaline blue glaze to the…

Alkaline Blue Crater Lake Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, Crater lake bowl, with alkaline blue glaze to the well and textured sculptured cavetto, incised initials. Diameter 48 cm

Len Castle, two Pacific series bowls, both with bright alkaline…

Len Castle Pacific Blue Glazed Bowls

Len Castle, two Pacific series bowls, both with bright alkaline blue glazed interior and textured exterior, impressed vertical LC mark to bases, diameter 19 cm and diameter 13 cm

Len Castle, lava lake bowl, in matt black stained earthenware…

Lava Lake Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, lava lake bowl, in matt black stained earthenware with sculptured cavetto and lava red glaze. Impressed initials to the base. Diameter 42 cm

Len Castle, Large stoneware bowl, with an elegant jun glaze to…

Elegant Stoneware Bowl with Jun Glaze and Textured Exterior

Len Castle, Large stoneware bowl, with an elegant jun glaze to the interior, the textured exterior washed with umber pigment, 38 x 38 x 11.5 cm

A Len Castle avian bowl, made from earthernware. With an…

A Len Castle avian bowl, made from earthernware. With an alkaline glaze to the interior, and a oxide textured exterior. Features maker's mark to base. Castle (1924 - 2011) is one the most recognisable and well versed figures in New Zealand applied arts.…

Len Castle deep bowl, blue/green glased interior with oxide…

Len Castle Oxide and Glaze Bowl

Len Castle deep bowl, blue/green glased interior with oxide exterior, impressed mark to base, 27.5 cm dia, 13.5 cm height

A Len Castle red glaze lava bowl, in a hemispherical shape,…

Len Castle Red Glaze Lava Bowl: Hemispherical Shape, 14 cm

A Len Castle red glaze lava bowl, in a hemispherical shape, with a deep red lava glaze interior and oxide textured exterior. Af. Maker's mark to base, height 14 cm, depth 28 cm

Len Castle, impressive bird headed bowl. Earthenware with deep…

Blue Alkaline Bird Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, impressive bird headed bowl. Earthenware with deep blue alkaline glaze to the interior. impressed initials to the base. Diameter 40 cm

Len Castle, crater lake bowl, earthenware with a light copper…

Crater Lake Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, crater lake bowl, earthenware with a light copper blue glaze interior and a grey exterior and sculpted rim. Impressed mark. Height 14 cm. Diameter 50 cm

Len Castle, stoneware bowl, with shino glaze, 10 x 41 x 41 cm

Shino Glazed Stoneware Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, stoneware bowl, with shino glaze, 10 x 41 x 41 cm

Len Castle, Pacific series bowl, with avian head modelled in…

Pacific Avian Bowl with Crackled Green Glaze

Len Castle, Pacific series bowl, with avian head modelled in high relief, the well with crackle green glaze with textured umber exterior. Diameter 36 cm

Len Castle, blue bowl, glazed ceramic, 43 x 43 cm, artist's…

Blue Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, blue bowl, glazed ceramic, 43 x 43 cm, artist's stamp impressed on base. Provenance: Ron Sang collection, Auckland

Len Castle, stoneware bowl, with wax resist pattern, 9.7 x 41 x…

Wax Resist Stoneware Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, stoneware bowl, with wax resist pattern, 9.7 x 41 x 41 cm

A Len Castle avian bowl, made from earthenware. With an…

A Len Castle avian bowl, made from earthenware. With an alkaline glaze to the interior, and a oxide textured exterior. Features maker's mark to base. Castle (1924 - 2011) is one the most recognisable and well versed figures in New Zealand applied arts.…

Len Castle, Hemispherical bowl, with red lava glaze. Diameter…

Red Lava Hemispherical Bowl - 28cm Diameter

Len Castle, Hemispherical bowl, with red lava glaze. Diameter 28 cm

A large Len Castle red lava bowl, in a rich red glaze with…

Len Castle Red Lava Bowl, 13.5cm x 40cm

A large Len Castle red lava bowl, in a rich red glaze with maker's mark to base, height 13.5 cm, diameter 40 cm

Len Castle, large lava glazed lipped bowl, matt grey stained…

Lava-glazed earthenware bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, large lava glazed lipped bowl, matt grey stained earthenware, impressed initials, 24 cm wide

Len Castle, shino bowl, large ceramic bowl with shino glaze and…

Starry Shino Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, shino bowl, large ceramic bowl with shino glaze and starry crackled interior, impressed potter's mark, diameter 39 cm. Provenance: Ron sang collection

Len Castle, large hemispherical earthenware bowl, with red lava…

Red Lava Glazed Earthenware Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, large hemispherical earthenware bowl, with red lava glaze, impressed initials to the base. Diameter 40 cm

Len Castle sea green glaze bowl, in a hemispherical form. With…

Len Castle Sea Green Glaze Hemispherical Bowl

Len Castle sea green glaze bowl, in a hemispherical form. With a textured earthenware exterior and a high-gloss green interior. Maker's mark impressed to the underside, height 14.5 cm, depth 26 cm

Len Castle avian bowl, blue/green ash well with textured…

Len Castle Avian Bowl

Len Castle avian bowl, blue/green ash well with textured exterior. Impressed mark 'Lc'. 22 cm width

A Len Castle red crater bowl, the interior with swirling magma…

Red Crater Bowl by Len Castle

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 night sky, earthenware bowl of tapering…

Blue Night Sky Earthenware Bowl by Len Castle

Len Castle, blue night sky, earthenware bowl of tapering conical shape with alkaline copper cobalt glaze. Fired at Warkworth in an electric kiln, 2007, diameter 42 cm. Illustrated: Len Castle, Making the Molecules dance, Lopdell house gallery, p.226 note:…

Len Castle blue alkaline pooled pouring bowl, the glaze…

Blue Alkaline Pooled Pouring Bowl by Len Castle

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