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198 - 3-piece set of Viennese bronze figurines. Cats playing chess, a pug, and frogs. Austria. The largest group of figurines measures approx. 5 cm x 8.5 cm x 5 cm, while the smallest measures approx. 4 cm x 7 cm x 5 cm. Bronze, patinated and cold-painted in multiple colors. A pair of cats, 1 cat and 1 pug, and a pair of frogs playing chess. Some are marked on the underside; others are likely by Franz Bergmann (frogs). See photos for condition. Category: Chess / Games / Chess Sets / Sculptures
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3-piece set of Viennese bronze figurines. Cats playing chess, a pug, and frogs. Austria. The largest group of figurines measures approx. 5 cm x 8.5 cm x 5 cm, while the smallest measures approx. 4 cm x 7 cm x 5 cm. Bronze, patinated and cold-painted in multiple colors. A pair of cats, 1 cat and 1 pug, and a pair of frogs playing chess. Some are marked on the underside; others are likely by Franz Bergmann (frogs). See photos for condition. Category: Chess / Games / Chess Sets / Sculptures Provenance: Part 1 from the private collection / estate of Dr. Thomas Thomsen, Honorary President of “Chess Collectors International” and a passionate collector of historical and artistically crafted chess sets, Hesse.
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Grand Fall Auction 2026 | Fine Art, Antiques & Design—Paintings, Jewelry, Watches, Silver, Chess Sets, Porcelain, Sculptures & RugsAuction house
Auktionshaus Schreiber +49 6 12 79 99 9774 info@auktionshaus-schreiber.deDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.