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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

John Piper C.H.(British, 1903-1992)Laon Cathedral 78.8 x 57 cm. (31 x 22 1/2 in.)

Alan Reynolds(British, 1926-2014)Black and Yellow Forms 38.7 x 32.9 cm. (15 1/4 x 12 7/8 in.)

Gabriele Koch (German, 1948) 'Vessel with Spiral', circa 2012

Alan Reynolds(British, 1926-2014)Forms Polyphonic - Yellow and Black 75 x 72 cm. (29 1/2 x 28 1/4 in.)

Janet Leach (American, 1918-1997) Tall twin-handled vase

William Gear R.A.(British, 1915-1997)Landscape 54.5 x 38 cm. (21 7/16 x 14 15/16 in.)

William Gear R.A.(British, 1915-1997)Landscape 38.5 x 55 cm. (15 3/16 x 21 5/8 in.)

Bryan Wynter(British, 1915-1975)Freshet 101.5 x 81.5 cm. (39 7/8 x 32 in.)

Robert Adams(British, 1917-1984)Untitled 16 x 22.5 cm. (6 1/4 x 8 7/8 in.)

Denis Mitchell(British, 1912-1993)Untitled 23.1 x 15.7 cm. (9 1/8 x 6 1/8 in.)

Denis Mitchell(British, 1912-1993)Carnstabba 68 x 25.4 cm. (26 3/4 x 10 in.)

Denis Mitchell(British, 1912-1993)Relief No.3 20.3 x 88.7 cm. (8 x 34 7/8 in.)

Bernard Meadows(British, 1915-2005)Armed Bust I 48.4 cm. ( 19 1/8 in.) high (including the slate base)

Robert Clatworthy R.A.(British, 1928-2015)Horse and Rider 56 cm. (22 in.) wide

John Skelton(British, 1923-1999)Torso 74 cm. (29 in.) high (including the slate base)

William Marshall (British, 1923-2007) Large bottle vase

Dame Elizabeth Blackadder O.B.E., R.A., R.S.A., R.S.W., R.W.A.(Hon), R.G.I., D.Litt(British, 1931-2021)Flower Study

C.B. Hansen (Danish, 1806-1868) Three-seater sofa, circa 1945

C.B. Hansen (Danish, 1806-1868) Pair of armchairs, circa 1945

Winifred Nicholson(British, 1893-1981)Dusk 29.5 x 45.8 cm. (11 5/8 x 18 1/16 in.)

Margaret Lovell D.LITT(Hon) D.F.A.(Lond), F.R.B.S., R.W.A.(British, born 1939)Sorbus Head 44 cm. (17 1/4 in.) high (including the base)

John Ward (British, 1938-2023) 'Tulip' vessel, circa 1985

Dame Elisabeth Frink R.A.(British, 1930-1993)Warrior 61.4 cm. (24 1/8 in.)

Dame Elisabeth Frink R.A.(British, 1930-1993)Horse and seated rider 76 x 101 cm. (30 x 39 3/4 in.)

Paul Mount(British, 1922-2009)Untitled 46 cm. (18 in.) high (including the base)

Willi Soukop(British, 1907-1995)Untitled (Bird) 44 cm. (17 5/16 in.) high (including the base)

Ben Nicholson O.M.(British, 1894-1982)Spanners Inside Circle 43.1 x 46.8 cm. (16 7/8 x 18 1/2 in.) (including the artist's prepared backboard)

Alexander Mackenzie(British, 1923-2002)Serpentine White 45 x 19.7 cm. (17 11/16 x 7 3/4 in.)

Patrick Heron(British, 1920-1999)TWO YELLOWS AND BROWN : AUGUST 1966 39 x 57 cm. (15 3/8 x 22 1/2 in.)

Trevor Bell(British, 1930-2017)Little Italian 40 x 30.5 cm. (15 11/16 x 12 in.).

Katharine Pleydell-Bouverie (British, 1895-1985) Globular pot

Trevor Bell(British, 1930-2017)Reds in Movement 55.2 x 75.2 cm. (21 3/4 x 29 5/8 in.)

Trevor Bell(British, 1930-2017)Head 40.5 x 52.8 cm. (15 15/16 x 20 13/16 in.)

David Booth and Judith Ledeboer for Gordon Russell 'Helix' sideboard, model no. R407, designed 1950

Francis Davison(British, 1919-1984)Untitled (Barns and Fields) 20.3 x 27.9 cm. (8 x 11 in.)

George Dannatt(British, 1915-2009)Cut through a Landscape 47.2 x 11.8 cm. (18 1/2 x 4 5/8 in.)

John Ward (British, 1938-2023) 'Collared Pot', circa 1995

Michael Canney(British, 1923-1999)Square Variation I 35.5 x 35.5 cm. (14 x 14 in.)

Breon O'Casey(British, 1928-2011)Crouching Figure 16.8 cm. (6 5/8 in.) high

Breon O'Casey(British, 1928-2011)Head 15.9 cm. (6 1/4 in.) high (excluding the base) Conceived in 1959

Breon O'Casey(British, 1928-2011)White Spots 38 x 54.3 cm. (14 7/8 x 21 3/8 in.) (sheet); 26 x 40 cm. (10 1/4 x 15 3/4 in.) (image)

Bernard Leach (British, 1887-1979) Open bowl, 1935

Denis Mitchell(British, 1912-1993)Corva 46 cm. (18 in.) high (including base) Carved in 1955

Ewen Henderson (British, 1934-2000) Amphora form, circa 1992

Denis Mitchell(British, 1912-1993)Bodrean 67.5 cm. (26 9/16 in.) high Carved in 1985

Robert Adams(British, 1917-1984)Divergence 77 cm. (30 1/4 in.) high (including the base)

John Hoskin(British, 1921-1990)Tripod 13.5 cm. (5 5/16 in.) high Conceived circa 1950s/60s

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