Lot 1137 ♣ - A206 Decorative Arts - jeudi, 21. septembre 2023, 10h00
CHESS PIECE SET
Ottoman Empire, 19th century.
Ivory, turned and carved and in part colored green. The slender figures, on top, with a floral shape or ending in buds. The white king with a signature.
H king 15,7 cm, pawn 8 cm.
Minor signs of use.
Provenance:
- Collection Sam Bronstein, Philadelphia.
- Swiss private collection.
A figure set similar in design to the figures on offer is illustrated in: Hans and Siegfried Wichmann. Chess. The story of Chesspieces from Antiquity to Modern Times. London 1964, Figure 1149. This set, dated to the 18th century, is additionally provided with engraved decoration.
Exhibitions (according to owner's information):
- Sam Bronstein, June 4, 1977.
- Bellerive Museum Zurich 1.9-14.11.1982.
Provenance:
- Collection Sam Bronstein, Philadelphia.
- Swiss private collection.
A figure set similar in design to the figures on offer is illustrated in: Hans and Siegfried Wichmann. Chess. The story of Chesspieces from Antiquity to Modern Times. London 1964, Figure 1149. This set, dated to the 18th century, is additionally provided with engraved decoration.
Exhibitions (according to owner's information):
- Sam Bronstein, June 4, 1977.
- Bellerive Museum Zurich 1.9-14.11.1982.
Cet objet contient des matériaux d'espèces en voie de disparition et est soumis à certaines restrictions commerciales. Les acheteurs potentiels doivent se familiariser avec les réglementations douanières pertinentes avant de faire une offre s'ils ont l'intention de l'importer dans un autre pays.
CHF 1 500 / 2 000 | (€ 1 550 / 2 060)
Vendu pour CHF 30 000 (frais inclus)