FLOCK
FLOCK
3 - 17 June 2026
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Back cover: (3) Josef Herman (1911-2000) Standing Bird
Front cover: (18) Mary Fedden, RA (1915-2012) Seagulls on the Shore
Opposite: (20) Mark Hearld (b.1974) Indian Birds
Birds are a persistent subject in art, returned to across generations for their form, movement and presence. At once familiar and elusive, they invite both close observation and imaginative interpretation.
I have chosen this focus as, when seen together, the varied species and artistic approaches begin to cohere as a conceptual flock within the gallery. Each work independent, yet collectively shaping a quiet, shared presence.
Either depicted grounded or in flight, solitary or in relation to their surroundings the birds come together as a flock in this exhibition.
I hope that you enjoy the catalogue and the exhibition as much as I have enjoyed putting it all together.
All works are available for sale on receipt of this catalogue.
1. Sidney Nolan (1917-1992)
Swan
signed, inscribed ‘Paul, Listening to Anton von Webern’ and dated Nov 30th1960
coloured chalk and watercolour
8.5 by 14 cm.; 3 ¼ by 5 ½ in.
Provenance: Marjorie Parr Gallery, London
£1,450 plus 4% ARR
ink, watercolour and pastel
20.5 by 14 cm.; 8 by 5 ½ in.
Provenance: Nini Herman, the artist’s wife
Josef Herman painted a series of birds from the late 1980s onwards. These led to a set of prints called The Song of the Migrant Bird in 1999.
£1,600 plus 4% ARR
2.
Josef Herman (1911-2000)
Green and Blue Bird
3.
Josef Herman (1911-2000)
Standing Bird
pencil, ink, and pastel
20.5 by 12.5 cm.; 8 by 5 in.
Provenance:
Nini Herman, the artist’s wife
Josef Herman painted a series of birds from the late 1980s onwards. These led to a set of prints called The Song of the Migrant Bird in 1999.
£1,600 plus 4% ARR
Study of a Bird
pen and ink
11 by 7 cm.; 4 ¼ by 2 ¾ in.
Provenance:
The Collection of Gillian Raffles, formerly of The Mercury Gallery
£1,100 plus 4% ARR
4. Henri Gaudier-Brzeska (1891-1915)
5. Bernard Meadows (1915-2005)
Double Sided Drawing for Sculpture (Cocks)
signed and dated ‘55
pencil
20.5 by 16.5 cm.; 8 by 6 ½ in.
Provenance: Gimpel Fils, London
This double sided work relates to the bronze diptych titled ‘Two Cock Relief’, 1953 (BM23).
£1,250 plus 4% ARR
inscribed with signature and title on the underside painted wood length: 28 cm.; 11 in.
£1,800 plus 4% ARR
6. Guy Taplin (b.1939) Merganser
inscribed with signature and title on the underside painted wood length: 26.5 cm.; 10 ½ in.
£1,800 plus 4% ARR
7. Guy Taplin (b.1939)
Ruddy Duck
8.
Bryan Pearce (1929-2006)
signed and dated 2000, inscribed B.A.T. etching
Plate size: 19 x 22.5 cm.; 7 ½ by 9 in.
BAT stands for the French phrase “bon à tirer,” which translates to “good to pull” or “good to print”.
£450
Indian Birds
9. John Bratby, RA (1928-1992)
signed and titled pencil and pastel
20.5 by 29 cm.; 8 by 11 ½ in.
Exhibited: London, Sandford Gallery, ‘80 ANIMAL DRAWINGS’, 1981, Cat no. 52
£1,250 plus 4% ARR
Cheekie
signed with initials and dated ‘25; also signed, titled and dated July 13 – Feb 25 on the reverse oil on board
13 by 11 cm.; 5 by 4 ½ in.
£580
10.
Tessa Newcomb (b.1955)
Pullet
11. Tessa Newcomb (b.1955)
Awaiting and Awatching
signed with initials and dated ‘23; also signed, titled and dated March 23 on the reverse oil on board 11 by 16.5 cm.; 4 ¼ by 6 ½ in.
£680
a footed bowl, signed on the underside glazed stoneware height: 13.5.; 5 ¼ in
£850
12. John Maltby (1936-2020) Bird above Grass
height: 37 cm.; 14 ½ in.
Provenance:
Godfrey and Watt, John Maltby Ceramics and Paintings, 11 October – 1 November 2003, Cat. no. 4
£1,800 plus 4% ARR
signed watercolour and gouache
51 by 62 cm.; 20 by 24 ½ in.
£1,800 plus 4% ARR
14. Ralston Gudgeon (1910-1984) Pheasant
15. Lionel Bulmer (1919-1992)
The Red Window
signed; also signed, titled and inscribed on the reverse oil on canvas
92 by 122 cm.; 36 by 48 in.
Provenance:
From the Collection of Paintings in Hospitals
£3,800 plus 4% ARR
Swans whose heads are black from dipping in the mud
signed with initials and dated ‘21; also signed, titled and dated Nov 21 on the reverse oil on board
17 by 27.5 cm.; 6 ¾ by 10 ¾ in.
£780
16.
Tessa Newcomb (b.1955)
signed and dated 1981 watercolour and gouache 11.5 by 21.5 cm.; 4 ½ by 8 ½ in.
£6,500
17. Mary Fedden, RA (1915-2012) Bird Nesting (Jamaican Poorwill)
18. Mary Fedden, RA (1915-2012)
Seagulls on the Shore
signed and dated 1992 oil on board
16.5 by 21.5 cm.; 6 ½ by 8 ½ in.
£6,800 plus 4% ARR
25.5 by 20.5 cm.; 10 by 8 in.
£1,200 plus 4% ARR
19. Sheila Flinn (b.1929) Owl
signed oil on canvas board
signed and dated 2026 papercut collage
49.5 by 65 cm.; 19 ½ by 25 ½ in.
£2,950
20. Mark Hearld (b.1974) Indian Birds
signed with initials and dated 26 papercut collage
15.5 by 21.5 cm.; 6 by 8 ½ in.
£1,300
21. Mark Hearld (b.1974) Indian Bird 1
signed with initials and dated 26 papercut collage
15.5 by 21.5 cm.; 6 by 8 ½ in.
£1,300
22. Mark Hearld (b.1974) Indian Bird 2
49 by 39 cm.; 19 ¼ by 15 ¼ in.
£800
23. Jean Young (1914-1995)
Birds in a Blossom Tree
signed oil on canvas
signed with initials and dated ’23 oil on card
19.5 by 14.5 cm.; 7 ¾ by 5 ¾ in.
£750
24. Tessa Newcomb (b.1955) The Hen House
25. Patrick Hayman (1915-1988) Girl
executed in 1984 signed pen and ink
13.5 by 18 cm.; 5 ¼ by 7 in.
Exhibited: London, Hayward Gallery ‘Patrick Hayman’, 1990, Cat. no. 127
£1,100 plus 4% ARR
with Birds
51 by 51 cm.; 20 by 20 in.
£1,450 plus 4% ARR
26. Alan Furneaux (b.1953) Birds in Morocco signed oil on canvas
29.5 by 48.5 cm.; 11 ½ by 19 in.
£1,950 plus 4% ARR
27. Scottie Wilson (1890-1972) Birds and Flowers signed gouache
29.5 by 48.5 cm.; 11 ½ by 19 in.
£1,950 plus 4% ARR
28. Scottie Wilson (1890-1972) Swans and Fish signed gouache
signed, titled, inscribed and dated April 24 ‘83
pencil
35.5 by 25.5 cm.; 14 by 10 in.
£850
29. John Bratby RA (1928-1992) Seagulls, Madeira
signed, titled and dated 1998 on the overlap oil on canvas
30.5 by 30.5 cm.; 12 by 12 in.
£1,400 plus 4% ARR
30. David Tindle RA (b.1932) Still Life
The Bird of Time
signed with initials and dated ’18, also signed and inscribed on a label attached to the reverse gouache
19 by 21.5 cm.; 7 ½ by 8 ½ in.
£980
31. Mick Rooney, RA (b.1944)
signed and numbered 18/75 in pencil woodcut image: 70 by 60.5 cm.; 27 ½ by 24 in.
£1,800 plus 4% ARR
32. Michael Rothenstein RA (1908-1993) Red Leaves
51 by 50 by 20 cm.; 20 by 19 ¾ by 8 in.
£10,500
33. Christopher Marvell (b.1964)
Magnificent Crow
edition of 5 bronze
£10,500
34. Christopher Marvell (b.1964) Shorebird edition of 5 bronze 44 by 49 by 30 cm.; 17 ¼ by 19 ¼ by 12 in.
signed; also signed, titled and dated 1959 on a label attached to the reverse oil and mixed media on canvas 51 by 76 cm.; 20 by 30 in.
£1,750 plus 4% ARR
35.
James Hull (1921-1990)
Bird
signed and dated 1962; titled on the reverse oil on canvas
130 by 81 cm.; 51 ¼ by 32 in.
£4,500 plus 4% ARR
36. Martin Bradley (1931-2023) Silver Bird
Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, RA (1924-2005)
Spaceship and Parrot
gouache over a printed base
27 by 18 cm.; 10 ¾ by 7 in.
£3,200 plus 4% ARR
37.
B
Cat No.
Martin Bradley (1931-2023) 36
John Bratby, RA (1928-1992) 9, 29
Lionel Bulmer (1919-1992) 15
F
Mary Fedden, RA (1915-2012) 17, 18
Sheila Flinn (b.1929) 19
Alan Furneaux (b.1953) 26
G
Henri Gaudier-Brzeska (1891-1915) 4
Ralston Gudgeon (1910-1984) 14
H
Patrick Hayman (1915-1988) 25
Mark Hearld (b.1974) 20, 21, 22
Josef Herman (1911-2000) 2, 3
James Hull (1921-1990) 35
M
John Maltby (1936-2020) 12, 13
Christopher Marvell (b.1964) 33, 34
Bernard Meadows (1915-2005) 5
N
Cat No.
Tessa Newcomb (b.1955) 10, 11, 16, 24
Sidney Nolan (1917-1992) 1
P
Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, RA (1924-2005) 37
Bryan Pearce (1929-2006) 8
R
Mick Rooney, RA (b.1944) 31
Michael Rothenstein RA (1908-1993) 32 T
Guy Taplin (b.1939) 6, 7
David Tindle RA (b.1932) 30
Scottie Wilson (1890-1972) 27, 28 Y
Jean Young (1914-1995) 23
