Decorative Arts and Design Auction

December 11, 2013

LOT 194

Lot 194

Elford Bradley Cox (1914-2003) Canadian Historical Patinated Bronze Chess Set with Leather Board

Elford Bradley Cox (1914-2003) Canadian Historical Patinated Bronze Chess Set with Leather  Board
Lot 194 Details
Elford Bradley Cox (1914-2003) Canadian Historical Patinated Bronze Chess Set with Leather Board

32 bronze game pieces with a leather game board and a leather pouch
with Samuel de Champlain as kings, Jesuit priests as bishops, coureur des bois as knights, forts as rooks and beavers as pawns, each signed 'E. B. Cox', contained in leather pouch
board 14" x 14" — 35.6 x 35.6 cm.

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $2,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Elford Bradley Cox (1914-2003) Canadian Historical Patinated Bronze Chess Set with Leather  Board
  • Elford Bradley Cox (1914-2003) Canadian Historical Patinated Bronze Chess Set with Leather  Board
  • Elford Bradley Cox (1914-2003) Canadian Historical Patinated Bronze Chess Set with Leather  Board
  • Elford Bradley Cox (1914-2003) Canadian Historical Patinated Bronze Chess Set with Leather  Board
  • Elford Bradley Cox (1914-2003) Canadian Historical Patinated Bronze Chess Set with Leather  Board
Literature:

Illustrated: 'E. B. Cox: A Life in Sculpture', Gary Michael Dault, The Boston Mills Press, 1999, page 102

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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