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December 07, 2015

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LOT 113

Lot 113

South German Carved and Lacquered Wood ‘Europe vs. Ottoman Empire’ Figural Chess Set, 19th century

South German Carved and Lacquered Wood ‘Europe vs. Ottoman Empire’ Figural Chess Set, 19th century
Lot 113 Details
South German Carved and Lacquered Wood ‘Europe vs. Ottoman Empire’ Figural Chess Set, 19th century

European side painted faux lapis lazuli, with uniformed king in bicorn hat, queen in plumed headdress, armed soldiers as pawns, Turkish side faux malachite, with king and queen in turbans, all bishops with scepters, horseheads as knights and turrets as rooks
height 3.6" — 9.1 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $3,840
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Lacquer (which is likely later) chipped on many pieces. Blue king missing sword or scepter, blue queen missing right hand, repair to scepter one blue bishop, one green pawn missing sword.

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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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