Waddington's

Decorative Arts and International Art Auction

June 16, 2015

Return To Gallery
LOT 206

Lot 206

French Ivory Mounted Boxwood ‘Directoire’ Chess Set, late 18th/early 19th century

French Ivory Mounted Boxwood ‘Directoire’ Chess Set, late 18th/early 19th century
Lot 206 Details
French Ivory Mounted Boxwood ‘Directoire’ Chess Set, late 18th/early 19th century

one side natural, the other ebonized, the crowned monarchs with urn form bodies, bishops with spherical bodies, knights with elongated horse heads, turrets as rooks, and vase form pawns
king height 3.4" — 8.6 cm.

Estimate $700-$900

Realised: $780
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

More Details Below   ↓

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Crenellation on both black and one natural rook chipped/missing. Wood base of black king chipped, Restoration to black queen’s base and neck, black bisop’s ‘hat’. Minor chip to one black knight’s ear.

Back To Top   ↑
LOT 206
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 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.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.