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Daphne Allen Collection
As you make your way through this page, you will have the opportunity to consider wonderful vintage images from Daphne Allen that are held in our collection.
The contributions from Daphne Allen are drawn from her illustrations shown on pristine 1st Edition plates for titles including: They contain wonderful and powerful images.
As enthusiasts, while preparing these illustrations in the largest size possible, we appreciate the desirability of replicating the line, form, colour and finish of these wonderful images just as they would have appeared to Allen. To that end, throughout the page that follows, we have shown images optimised for reproduction in larger formats - usually in a manner pleasing for 10 x 13" or 10 x 15" framing options. We consider those formats identified to be the largest that allows the accurate reproduction of form, line and colour as prepared by Allen and originally printed in the 1st Edition plates. To reproduce the images, we have utilised a high definition capture and reproduction technique and ensure that the prints are displayed with a satin finish that reproduces the visual appearance of the original plates.
Purchasing one, or more, of those reproductions is a simple as clicking on the "Add to Cart" buttons and following the prompts provided for PayPal purchase.
We have also developed a range of Giftware that includes images reproduced on cards, infants' clothing, T-shirts and unmatted, matted or framed prints (8x6", 10x8", 12x10", 15x10" and 30 x 20" images sizes). Pricing starts at US$4 for single Gift Cards (US$18 for select packs of 6) and 10 x 8" prints (double-matted and framed) begin at US$60. Further details on those reproduction images are available at the Giftware section of this site.
Should you wish to discuss an order, please contact us at ThePeople@SpiritoftheAges.com referencing your request with the Stock Code of the plate, or plates in question and a brief description.
In the meantime, enjoy browsing our selection of genuine vintage and antique plates.
The Artwork of Daphne Allen
Daphne Allen (1899-1985) is one of the artists associated with the Golden Age of Fantasy Illustration.
Born in London, Allen was undertook training from an early age from her parents - her father, Hugh Allen, himself, was a recognised artist. This childhood tutelage provided Allen with considerable opportunity to develop as an artist and her first exhibition occurred at the tender age of 13 and she remains one of the youngest artists to exhibit with the Society of Women Artists.
As a child, suites of Allen's illustrations were published in two illustrated books, A Child's Visions and The Birth of the Opal. At the age of 17, a third book including her illustrations was published, The Cradle of Our Lord and in her adult life, a further very rare book including her illustrations was published, The Silver Birch Tree. Allen also contributed illustrations of fairies and religious subjects to a number of magazines, including The Illustrated London News, The Sketch and The Tatler.
The Silver Birch Tree is an anthology of works from Agnes Hart that includes tales such as: "The Silver Birch Tree"; "Fairy Gold"; "Sammy, the Celluloid Swan"; "The Seventh Wave"; "The Forgotten Tune"; "Mr Rainyday and Miss Merryweahter"; "Lambs' Tails"; "The Rocking Horse"; "The Clever Cockerel"; "The Dreamy Dragon"; "The Strange Shadow"; and "The Cock's Comb".
Allen's colour illustrations for The Silver Birch Tree capture the haunting and ethereal qualities of the fairy realm with a maturity that belies significant artistic development throughout her 20s. Those images remain, nevertheless, lovely gems.
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