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Modernism at Mill Cottage

The Stuart and Claire Henderson Collection
4 – 15 July 2025

Stuart and Claire Henderson's collecting journey began following a visit to Kettle's Yard, Cambridge, over 25 years ago. From that moment, they sought to acquire works which spoke to them and would blend together to create a mix of art, sculpture, studio ceramics and furniture in a similar vein. As they leave their beautiful 18th Century mill cottage to embark on a new collecting adventure, we are delighted to present over 200 fine examples from key movements, such as the St Ives school, Abstraction, The Geometry of Fear and Neo-Romanticism amongst others. Bonhams are delighted to share with you the story of these passionate collectors.

Viewing I London, New Bond Street
Thursday 10 July, 9am – 5pm
Friday 11 July, 9am – 5pm
Monday 14 July, 9am – 5pm
Tuesday 15 July, 9am – noon

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209 lots available

Alan Reynolds(British, 1926-2014)Plant Study 15.8 x 11.3 cm. (6 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.) (irregular)

Graham Sutherland O.M.(British, 1903-1980)Gorse on a Sea Wall 11.8 x 8 cm. (4 5/8 x 3 1/8 in.)

John Ward (British, 1938-2023) Large rounded pot

Roger Hilton(British, 1911-1975)Untitled 17.8 x 22.9 cm. (7 x 9 in.)

Roger Hilton(British, 1911-1975)Untitled (Mound) 17.8 x 22.9 cm. (7 x 9 in.)

Paul Philp (British, b. 1941) Tall flattened vessel

Roger Hilton(British, 1911-1975)Untitled 40.2 x 32.2 cm. (15 3/4 x 12 5/8 in.)

Alexander Mackenzie(British, 1923-2002)Pedn Vounder 30.2 x 76 cm. (11 7/8 x 29 7/8 in.)

Victor Pasmore R.A.(British, 1908-1998)Line and Space 21.1 x 33.1 cm. (8 1/4 x 13 1/16 in.)

Brian Wall(British, born 1931)Untitled 40.5 cm. (15 7/8 in.) high

John Milne(British, 1931-1978)Intaglio 13 cm. (5 in.) high (excluding the base) Conceived in 1969, from the edition of 9

William Marshall (British, 1923-2007) Cut-sided bottle vase

David Leach (British, 1911-2005) Tall bottle vase

Reg Butler(British, 1913-1981)Woman in Stays 52 cm. (20 7/16 in.) high (including the base) RB151

Reg Butler(British, 1913-1981)Study for Girl Tying her Hair, 3 46 cm. (18 in.) high RB176

Reg Butler(British, 1913-1981)Girl pulling shirt over her head 53.4 cm. (21 in.) high (including the base)

Bernard Meadows(British, 1915-2005)Untitled Drawing III 21.7 x 27.2 cm. (8 1/2 x 10 3/4 in.)

John Ward (British, 1938-2023) Cut-rim pot, circa 1995

Henry Moore O.M., C.H.(British, 1898-1986)Seated Figure I: Line Drawing, from Seated Figures

Henry Moore O.M., C.H.(British, 1898-1986)Old Women Wearing Hats 11.7 x 10.6 cm. (4 5/8 x 4 1/8 in.)

Henry Moore O.M., C.H.(British, 1898-1986)Family Group 37.8 x 43.5 cm. (14 7/8 x 17 1/8 in.)

William Scott R.A.(British, 1913-1989)Seated Nude 63.5 x 48.3 cm. (25 x 19 in.)

Breon O'Casey(British, 1928-2011)Bird with Red Wings 17.4 x 20.4 cm. (6 7/8 x 8 in.) (sheet); 13.7 x 17 cm. (5 3/8 x 6 5/8 in.) (image)

Bernard Leach (British, 1887-1979) Bottle vase, circa 1960

Breon O'Casey(British, 1928-2011)Bird 40 cm. (15 3/4 in.) wide

John Ward (British, 1938-2023) 'Tulip' vase, circa 1990

Roger Hilton(British, 1911-1975)Drawing: Seated Nude 62 26.8 x 20.8 cm. (10 1/2 x 8 1/8 in.)

Roger Hilton(British, 1911-1975)Untitled (Boat) 20.3 x 25.4 cm. (8 x 10 in.)

Roger Hilton(British, 1911-1975)Untitled (Flowers) 20.7 x 29.4 cm. (8 1/8 x 11 5/8 in.)

William Gear R.A.(British, 1915-1997)Untitled 38.2 x 48.5 cm. (15 1/16 x 19 1/8 in.)

Michael Ayrton(British, 1921-1975)Cliff Face (Rock) 24 x 35 cm. (9 1/2 x 13 3/4 in.)

Jack Pender(British, 1918-1998)Harbour 26 x 25 cm. (10 1/4 x 9 3/4 in.)

Jack Pender(British, 1918-1998)Loch Corrib, Ireland 20 x 21 cm. (7 13/16 x 8 1/4 in.)

Ruskin Spear R.A.(British, 1911-1990)The Park 27 x 38 cm. (10 5/8 x 14 15/16 in.)

Ceri Richards(British, 1903-1971)The Crooked Rose 96.5 x 121.9 cm. (38 x 48 in.)

Dame Lucie Rie (British, 1902-1995) Footed conical bowl, circa 1957

Keith Vaughan(British, 1912-1977)Portrait: Head and Torso 23 x 16.5 cm. (9 x 6 1/2 in.)

Keith Vaughan(British, 1912-1977)Portrait of a young man 19.7 x 16.5 cm. (7 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.)

Keith Vaughan(British, 1912-1977)Assembly of Figures 27.5 x 24 cm. (10 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.)

John Craxton R.A.(British, 1922-2009)Head of a Shepherd 65 x 50 cm. (25 1/2 x 19 3/4 in.)

Graham Sutherland O.M.(British, 1903-1980)Study for Trees by the Side of a Lane 10 x 8 cm. (4 x 3 1/4 in.)

Hans Wegner (Danish, 1914-2007) 'Shell Chair', model no. FH1936, lounge chair, designed 1949

Graham Sutherland O.M.(British, 1903-1980)Study of a Rock Formation 30 x 24 cm. (11 7/8 x 9 1/2 in.)

Shōji Hamada (Japanese, 1894-1978) 'Flower Pattern Bowl'

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