Lot #157 - Len Castle large slab form vase
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:February 2017 Art & Antique Auction
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Sale Date:28 Feb 2017 ~ 10am (NZ time) - Session 1: Lots 1 - 326
28 Feb 2017 ~ 5pm (NZ time) - Session 2: Lots 340 - 707 -
Lot #:157
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Lot Description: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 tone. Impressed maker’s mark to base. 300 x 200 x 350. -
Provenance:From the collection of Jack Smith. Jack grew up in 1940s and 50s Grey Lynn with the Castle’s as his near neighbour. Jack appreciated the arts community, a builder and yachtie, he kept contact with Len and was a regular supporter. Part of Jack’s collection was sold previously at Cordy’s in March 2010.
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Estimate:NZ$1,750 - 1,750
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Realised Price:
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Category:Ceramics & Porcelain
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