Decorative Arts Auction

December 07, 2015

LOT 128

Lot 128

Thai Carved Bone and Ivory Figural Chess Set, 19th century

Thai Carved Bone and Ivory Figural Chess Set, 19th century
Lot 128 Details
Thai Carved Bone and Ivory Figural Chess Set, 19th century

one side stained red, the other left natural, with seated kings and queens, mounted elephants and horses as bishops and knights respectively, pagodas as rooks and foot soldiers as pawns, all figures with horn inset eyes
height 3.1" — 8 cm.

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $6,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition however red rooks are substantially smaller than the white and may be associated. One white rook finial reset. Very minor loss to tip of white kings septer.

LOT 128
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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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