Wednesday 4 June 2025

Lot 50

Daphne Constance Allen (1899-1985)  Cassone decorated with three panels: Visited by Angels;...

View More

Lot 50

Daphne Constance Allen (1899-1985)  
Cassone decorated with three panels: Visited by Angels;...

Price Realised: £3,936

Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000

Get Shipping Quote

See shipping conditions on our partner's website.

Get Shipping Quote

Price realised is hammer price plus fees (31.2% Buyers Premium inclusive of VAT).

Share this lot

Let your friends and family know about this lot

Lot 50

Description

Daphne Constance Allen (1899-1985)  

Cassone decorated with three panels: Visited by Angels; Gathering Spring Flowers; Among Children, early 20th century 
Three oils on panel affixed onto a wooden cassone 
Central panel signed lower right 'Daphne Allen' 
Left panel: 29 x 35.9 cm, central panel: right panel: 29 x 72.3 cm, 29 x 35.9 cm chest: H65 x W141 x D59 cm (ARR) 

Footnote 
Daphne Allen was the daughter of Hugh Allen, and possibly the granddaughter of Ruskin’s publisher George Allen. She was educated at Streatham College for Girls, and continued to live in that area of South London into adulthood. 

While still a child, Allen produced watercolours inspired by the New Testament, which were published in 1912 by George Allen as 'A Child’s Visions'. In the same year, they were exhibited as ‘A Child’s Visions and Fancies’ at the Dudley Galleries. In 1913, a second group was published as 'The Birth of the Opal. A Child’s Fancies', and again exhibited at the Dudley Galleries. Through her teens, Allen illustrated volumes by other authors for Headley Brothers: John Oxenham’s 'The Cradle of Our Lord, 1916', 'A Garden of Love from Herrick & the Other Poets of the 17th Century, 1917', and Janet Dykes and Christine Standing’s 'The Man Who Chose Poverty – The Story of St Francis, 1917'.

She also exhibited alongside Annie French and others at the Burlington Gallery in December 1919. Later exhibitions include one of ‘landscapes and imaginative watercolours’ at B F Stevens & Brown (1928) and another of paintings at the Little Burlington Gallery (1937). Her further activities included painting memorials (including one for Christ Church, Newcastle, New South Wales), designing stained glass (for Scotby Church, Northumberland), and producing drawings for the 'Illustrated London News' (at least until the end of 1952). 

Buyer's Premium

The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.

VAT
VAT is not charged on the hammer price unless it is stated that there is 'VAT applicable on the hammer price at the end of the description. Buyer's premium is subject to VAT.
(ARR) - ARTIST'S RESALE RIGHT

Qualifying living artists and the descendants of artists deceased within the last 70 years are entitled to receive a re-sale royalty each time their work is bought through an auction house or art market professional.

It applies to lots with hammer value over £1,000 as follows:
0 to £50,000 - 4%
£50,000.01 to £200,000 - 3%
£200,000.01 to £350,000 - 1%
£350,000.01 to £500,000 - 0.5%
Exceeding £500,000 - 0.25%
ARR is capped at £12,500

Please note ARR is calculated in euros. Auctioneers will apply current exchange rates.

Export of goods

Buyers intending to export goods should ascertain whether an export licence is required before bidding. Export licences are issued by Arts Council England and application forms can be obtained from its Export Licensing Unit. Details can be found on the ACE website www.artscouncil.org.uk or by phoning ACE on 020 7973 5188. The need for import licences varies from country to country and you should acquaint yourself with all relevant local requirements and provisions before bidding. The refusal of any such licences shall not permit the cancelling of any sale nor allow any delay in making full payment for the lot.

Own a similar item?

Receive alerts about similar lots

Continue Browsing

View More Lots View More Lots

LOT 51

Hannah Barlow (1851-1916) for Doulton Lambeth  Two jugs, with sgraffito decorated friezes, circa...

Estimate: £300 - £500

LOT 52

Manner of Morris & Co. Pair of Sussex type armchairs, circa 1880 Ebonised beech, rush seats 

Estimate: £200 - £300

LOT 53

Manner of Liberty & Co.  Arts and Crafts bookcase, circa 1910 Oak, leaded glass, brass 196cm...

Estimate: £600 - £1000

LOT 54

Annie French (1872-1965)  Illustration of flowers in a vase, on the reverse of a ticket to the...

Estimate: £800 - £1200

LOT 55

Annie French (1872-1965)  'Jesters dancing and making music in a field' Pencil, pen, black ink,...

Estimate: £400 - £600

LOT 56

Daisy Makeig-Jones (1881-1945) for Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Hares, Dogs and Birds Pattern bowl,...

Estimate: £500 - £700

LOT 57

Frank Brangwyn (1867-1956) for Royal Doulton 'Brangwyn Ware' part dinner service comprising...

Estimate: £200 - £300

LOT 58

William John Marriner for Fulham Pottery 'Albermarle' range 'FMA 1' mantle vase, circa 1937 

Estimate: £300 - £400

LOT 59

Susie Cooper for Gray's Pottery Pattern '8217' plate and pattern '8071' / 'Cubist'  jug, circa...

Estimate: £300 - £400

LOT 60

Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) for Wedgwood  'Alphabet' mug and bowl, originally designed 1937 

Estimate: £300 - £500

LOT 61

British Four Art Deco wall lights, circa 1930 Chromed metal, lacquered steel 45cm high (4) It is...

Estimate: £400 - £600

LOT 62

Attributed to Epstein Art Deco dining table and six cloud-back dining chairs, circa 1930 Walnut,...

Estimate: £1000 - £1500

LOT 63

English Art Deco Occasional table, circa 1930 Birds eye maple, tinted and mirrored glass top 

Estimate: £200 - £400

LOT 64

Art Deco Two chests of drawers, circa 1930/40 Limed oak Larger : 83cm high, 63cm wide, 43cm deep...

Estimate: £300 - £400

LOT 65

Heal & Son Draw leaf dining table and four dining chairs, circa 1930 Walnut, ebonised wood Inset...

Estimate: £300 - £500

LOT 66

Heal & Son Side cabinet, circa 1930 Walnut, ebonised wood Inset ivorine plaque 'Heal & Son Ltd...

Estimate: £300 - £400

Newsletter SignupNewsletter Signup

Keyword AlertsKeyword Alerts