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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A Len Castle press moulded dish, rounded square form, tenmoku…

Len Castle Tenmoku Glazed Press Moulded Square Dish

A Len Castle press moulded dish, rounded square form, tenmoku glaze, the interior with repeating impressed motifs, impressed potter's mark. 25.5 cm x 25 cm x 4 cm.

Len Castle, small square dish, stoneware with tenmoku glaze…

Len Castle Stoneware Cross Dish 1960s

Len Castle, small square dish, stoneware with tenmoku glaze over ash, impressed cross design, impressed mark to the base and dated 1960's on affixed label, width 12 cm. Provenance: John Crichton Estate

An early Len Castle rounded rectangular dish, impressed and…

Len Castle Floral Dish

An early Len Castle rounded rectangular dish, impressed and sgrafitto floral pattern, yellow ochre and olive glaze, stamped maker's mark to the base. 31 cm x 26.5 cm

Len Castle large serving dish decorated with stamps designed by…

Schoon Stamped Tenmoku Serving Dish by Len Castle

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 large dish collaboratively painted with an…

Collaborative Abstract Dish by Len Castle and Unknown Artist

A Len Castle large dish collaboratively painted with an abstract design, Len Castle reviewed this dish in August 2004 and while confirming it was his work, he could not identify the second mark (incised C within a circle) and could not confirm who did the…

A Len Castle large serving dish decorated with impressed…

Len Castle Impressed Serving Dish

A Len Castle large serving dish decorated with impressed designs, tenmoku and wood ash glaze, oblong shape, the deep well walls impressed with various stamps, some attributed to Theo Schoon, impressed rope pattern to the centre. Impressed maker's mark to…

A Len Castle Theo Schoon stamped serving dish, Tenmoku and wood…

Len Castle Theo Schoon Tenmoku Serving Dish

A Len Castle Theo Schoon stamped serving dish, Tenmoku and wood ash glaze. Impressed maker's mark to base, height .8 cm, width 33 cm, length 42.5 cm

Len Castle, rectangular shallow dish impressed mark, 30 cm…

Len Castle Rectangular Impressed Dish - 30cm Length

Len Castle, rectangular shallow dish impressed mark, 30 cm length

Len Castle, unique stoneware mosaic dish green crackled surface…

Len Castle Stoneware Mosaic Dish with Green Crackle Glaze

Len Castle, unique stoneware mosaic dish green crackled surface over a blue glaze, incised initials to the base, 35 cm diameter chip to inner rim. Provenance: from the collection of Graham Ambrose, sale, A. + O, Auckland, 5 March 2014

A Len Castle crucible dish, a small dish with heavily textured…

Len Castle Crucible Dish with Textured Exterior Surface

A Len Castle crucible dish, a small dish with heavily textured exterior surface and a pale green interior. With impressed maker's mark, height 4.5 cm, diameter 13 cm. Len Castle (1924-2011) is an instantly recognizable figure to many New Zealanders. He…

A Len Castle circa 1970 pin dish, spiralling internal patterned…

Spiralling Glaze Pin Dish by Len Castle

A Len Castle circa 1970 pin dish, spiralling internal patterned glaze. Impressed mark, diameter 9.5 cm.

Len Castle, stoneware dish, with gestural wax-resist decoration…

Len Castle Stoneware Dish with Wax-Resist Decoration

Len Castle, stoneware dish, with gestural wax-resist decoration on tenmoku and purple glazes, impressed LC mark and original exhibition label no. 65 affixed to base, diameter 21 cm, Illustrated: Len Castle Potter (Sang Architects, 2002), p. 118.

Len Castle, stoneware deep dish, with detailed rim, grey and…

Len Castle Stoneware Deep Dish with Detailed Rim

Len Castle, stoneware deep dish, with detailed rim, grey and tenmoku glazes, incised LC mark to base, diameter 24 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Castle Family

Len Castle, Large stoneware dish, with thick, dark tenmoku…

Dark Tenmoku Glazed Stoneware Dish by Len Castle

Len Castle, Large stoneware dish, with thick, dark tenmoku glaze with mottled grey and 'bubbling' effects to the well, impressed LC mark to foot, diameter 31 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Castle Family

A Len Castle crucible dish, diameter 160 mm

Len Castle Crucible Dish, 160mm Diameter

A Len Castle crucible dish, diameter 160 mm

Len Castle two pin dishes, ash and yellow glazes, one unmarked,…

Len Castle Ash and Yellow Glaze Pin Dishes (Pair)

Len Castle two pin dishes, ash and yellow glazes, one unmarked, 10.5 cm diameter

Len Castle, early slip trailed pin dish, decorated with a pair…

Kiwi Pin Dish by Len Castle

Len Castle, early slip trailed pin dish, decorated with a pair of stylised grey kiwi with white eyes on a mustard ground, impressed 'C' mark to the base, diameter 10.5 cm

Len Castle, early slip trailed pin dish, decorated with a…

Len Castle Lobster Pin Dish

Len Castle, early slip trailed pin dish, decorated with a lobster in blue with coloured highlights on a pale green ground, impressed potter's cypher to the base, diameter 10.5 cm

Len Castle, early slip trailed pin dish, decorated with a pair…

Len Castle Fern Pin Dish

Len Castle, early slip trailed pin dish, decorated with a pair of ferns in speckled white on a green ground, impressed 'C' mark to the base, diameter 10.5 cm

Len Castle large early press moulded dish, rounded rectangular…

Len Castle Large Tenmoku Overglaze Press Moulded Dish

Len Castle large early press moulded dish, rounded rectangular form, impressed with various motifs, tenmoku overglaze, length 43.5 cm.

A Len Castle Crucible dish, a small dish with heavily textured…

Len Castle Crucible Dish: Textured Surface, Alkaline Blue Glaze

A Len Castle Crucible dish, a small dish with heavily textured exterior surface and an alkaline blue glaze interior. With impressed maker's mark, height 2 cm, depth 12 cm

A Len Castle Crucible dish, a small dish with heavily textured…

Len Castle Crucible Dish: Textured Exterior, Green Glazed Interior

A Len Castle Crucible dish, a small dish with heavily textured exterior surface and a green glazed interior. With impressed maker's mark, height 4 cm, depth 13 cm

A Len Castle Crucible dish, a small dish with heavily textured…

Len Castle Crucible Dish: Alkaline Blue Glaze with Textured Exterior

A Len Castle Crucible dish, a small dish with heavily textured exterior surface and an alkaline blue glaze interior. With impressed maker's mark, height 2 cm, depth 12 cm

Len Castle Pin Dish, terracotta with glazed interior, unmarked,…

Terracotta Pin Dish with Glazed Interior, Unmarked, 10.5 cm

Len Castle Pin Dish, terracotta with glazed interior, unmarked, 10.5 cm diameter.

A Len Castle pin fish dish, with a green glazed interior, and…

Len Castle Pin Fish Dish with Green Glaze and Fish Outline

A Len Castle pin fish dish, with a green glazed interior, and white outline of a fish, with different coloured scales. No maker's mark. Height 3 cm, diameter 10.5 cm

A small Len Castle dish, with a decorative impressed band…

Len Castle Small Decorative Dish with Impressed Rim, Blue Glaze

A small Len Castle dish, with a decorative impressed band around the rim. The base of the interior features a bright white and blue glaze, with hints of blue up the sides, and around the rim, appearing reflective at first glance. Maker's mark to upper rim…

Barry Brickell, Unusual stoneware dish, of circular form,…

Barry Brickell Stoneware Dish, Signed and Authenticated, Circa 1960s

Barry Brickell, Unusual stoneware dish, of circular form, decorated with patches of black, grey, blue and tenmoku glazes to the centre, ca. 1960s, signed Barry Brickell to the base, diameter 27 cm, Provenance: Purchased from Len Castle when he left…

Barry Brickell, Unusual stoneware platter, of oval form,…

Barry Brickell Stoneware Platter, Signed, 1960s, Len Castle Provenance

Barry Brickell, Unusual stoneware platter, of oval form, decorated with patches of black, grey, blue and tenmoku glazes to the centre, ca. 1960s, signed Barry Brickell to the base, diameter 31.5 cm, Provenance: Purchased from Len Castle when he left…

Warren Tippett, Stoneware dish, with wax resist gestural…

Wax Resist Stoneware Dish by Warren Tippett, 24 cm Diameter

Warren Tippett, Stoneware dish, with wax resist gestural decoration in brown and black, metal hanging fitting to the base, diameter 24 cm, Provenance: Purchased from Len Castle when he left Paturoa Road, Titirangi.Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier.

Len Castle aqua-green glazed circular dish with tenmoku…

Aqua-Green Glazed Circular Dish by Len Castle, Impressed Mark

Len Castle aqua-green glazed circular dish with tenmoku underglaze. Impressed potter's mark. Diameter 28.5 cm.

Len Castle 'Pin dish' with a blue glaze inside with three…

Blue and white pin dish with stylized human figures

Len Castle 'Pin dish' with a blue glaze inside with three stylised leaping human figures in white glaze. Red-brown coloured clay body. Stamped mark near the base. Diameter 10.5 cm.

A good small 'Pin dish' by Len Castle with a speckled fawn…

Len Castle Pin Dish with Speckled Fawn Glaze and Kiwis

A good small 'Pin dish' by Len Castle with a speckled fawn glaze inside with three stylised kiwis in white brown coloured wash on the outside. Stamped mark near the base. Height 2.5 cm, width 10.5 cm

Len Castle pin dish, blue and white glaze to interior, 11 cm…

Len Castle pin dish, blue and white glaze to interior, 11 cm diameter

Len Castle pin dish, ochre and black glaze to interior, repair…

Len Castle pin dish, ochre and black glaze to interior, repair to rim, 10.5 cm diameter