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LOT 207

Lot 207

French Carved Ivory ‘Medieval’ Style Figural Chess Set, 19th century

French Carved Ivory ‘Medieval’ Style Figural Chess Set, 19th century
Lot 207 Details
French Carved Ivory ‘Medieval’ Style Figural Chess Set, 19th century

one side natural, the other stained with red bases, both sides with with monarchs as kings and queen, mounted knights as knights, turrets as rooks and armoured foot soldiers as pawns, the white bishops as troubadors, the stained bishops as jesters
king height 4" — 10.2 cm.

Estimate $6,000-$8,000

Realised: $19,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

Phillips, New York, Sale no. 642, Lot 112, 1986

CONDITION DETAILS

In substantially good condition with no significant losses or damage to report.

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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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