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, 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

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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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, 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, 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

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 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

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 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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