Modern British art collection in Kent saleroom

A distinguished private collection of Modern British art will be offered at auction on February 27 at Hansons Penshurst, Kent. Sourced from a local deceased estate, the collection has been carefully curated over the past 40-plus years and features works by some of the most celebrated British artists of the 20th century. 

With over 60 lots, the collection highlights works by Modern British artists such as Keith Vaughan, John Banting, Roger Hilton, Fred Hall, and many others. These artists, many of whom lived and worked in Kent and Sussex, were central to the development of British art during the post-war period, exploring themes of abstraction, figurative work, and the evolving landscape of modern life.

Among the standout pieces in the sale are Roger Hilton (British, 1911-1975) Interior With Figures, estimated at £3,000-5,000; Keith Vaughan (British, 1912-1977) Standing Figure and Landscape, estimated at £4,000-6,000; and Paul Feiler (1918-2013) Study for Cornish Coast, estimate of £1,000-2,000.

In addition to the Modern British art collection, the sale will also feature a selection of fine jewellery, silver, and antiques. Notable highlights include a large diamond triple cluster ring, estimated at £2,500-3,500, and a collection of Georgian and Victorian silver fiddleback flatware, estimate of £600-800.