Lot 117
French Carved Ivory Renaissance Style Figural Chess Set, 19th century

Lot 117 Details
French Carved Ivory Renaissance Style Figural Chess Set, 19th century
modelled as Charles V vs. Suleiman the Magnificent (Ottoman Empire) with kings, queens, bishops and knights on rearing steeds, rooks as foot soldiers with pole arms on turrets and pawns as foot soldiers, with halberds or bow and quivers, each piece on stepped base, the European plinths with quatrefoil decoration
king height 5" — 12.7 cm.
Estimate $20,000-$30,000
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