Decorative Arts and International Fine Art Auction

December 10, 2014

LOT 340

Lot 340

French Turned and Carved Ivory Revolutionary Bust Form Chess Set, Dieppe, early 19th century

French Turned and Carved Ivory Revolutionary Bust Form Chess Set, Dieppe, early 19th century
Lot 340 Details
French Turned and Carved Ivory Revolutionary Bust Form Chess Set, Dieppe, early 19th century

with Republic vs. Monarchy theme, with Napoleon and Josephine wearing tricolour cockades, revolutionaries as bishops, horse heads knights, flagged turret rooks and infantrymen in shakos as pawns opposing Monarchs as king and queen, clergymen as bishops, horse head knights, Cathedral rooks and infantrymen in bicorn hats as pawns
rook height 4.5" — 11.4 cm.

Estimate $8,000-$12,000

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

Lot Report

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French Turned and Carved Ivory Revolutionary Bust Form Chess Set, Dieppe, early 19th century
  • French Turned and Carved Ivory Revolutionary Bust Form Chess Set, Dieppe, early 19th century
Provenance:

Sotheby Parke-Bernet, N.Y., Sale 4442Y, lot 673, Oct. 22-24, 1980

Note:

Contains material which may be subject to import/export regulation.

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition. No significant losses or damage.

LOT 340
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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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