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LOT 336

Lot 336

French Carved and Polychromed Bone (Cow, Bos, Bovidae) Figural Chess Set, Dieppe, c.1770

French Carved and Polychromed Bone (Cow, Bos, Bovidae) Figural Chess Set, Dieppe, c.1770
Lot 336 Details
French Carved and Polychromed Bone (Cow, Bos, Bovidae) Figural Chess Set, Dieppe, c.1770

with European monarchs as kings and queens, admirals with leather and silk bicorn hats as bishops, sea horses as knights, and turrets as rooks
king height 3" — 7.6 cm.

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $6,765
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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French Carved and Polychromed Bone (Cow, Bos, Bovidae) Figural Chess Set, Dieppe, c.1770
  • French Carved and Polychromed Bone (Cow, Bos, Bovidae) Figural Chess Set, Dieppe, c.1770

CONDITION DETAILS

Loss to pigments, particularly the red side. Old glue repairs to on white knight, one red and white bishops heads, white rook. One white rook with loss to crenelation. Red Kings base chipped.

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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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