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586 - 4-piece set of chessboards / game boards. 4 pieces. Various designs, 2 of which are folding. The marble-malachite board measures approx. 40 cm x 40 cm; it is from Italy. The mother-of-pearl board, framed in wood, measures approximately 53.5 cm x 54.5 cm. Approx. 53.5 cm x 53.5 cm when unfolded, approx. 53.5 cm x 28 cm when folded—an antique black-and-gold wooden chess and backgammon board. Export lacquer from China, richly decorated with floral motifs and insects. Approx. 49.5 cm x 49.5 cm when unfolded, approx. 25 cm x 24.5 cm when folded; black-and-gold wooden chess and backgammon board. Export lacquer from China, richly decorated with polychrome animal and landscape paintings. Signs of wear due to age. Color abrasion. Heavily battered and damaged in places. See photos for condition. Category: Chess / Games / Chess Sets
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4-piece set of chessboards / game boards. 4 pieces. Various designs, 2 of which are folding. The marble-malachite board measures approx. 40 cm x 40 cm; it is from Italy. The mother-of-pearl board, framed in wood, measures approximately 53.5 cm x 54.5 cm. Approx. 53.5 cm x 53.5 cm when unfolded, approx. 53.5 cm x 28 cm when folded—an antique black-and-gold wooden chess and backgammon board. Export lacquer from China, richly decorated with floral motifs and insects. Approx. 49.5 cm x 49.5 cm when unfolded, approx. 25 cm x 24.5 cm when folded; black-and-gold wooden chess and backgammon board. Export lacquer from China, richly decorated with polychrome animal and landscape paintings. Signs of wear due to age. Color abrasion. Heavily battered and damaged in places. See photos for condition. Category: Chess / Games / Chess Sets - Shipping not available through the auction house - 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.
Auction details
Grand Fall Auction 2026 | Fine Art, Antiques & Design—Paintings, Jewelry, Watches, Silver, Chess Sets, Porcelain, Sculptures & RugsAuction house
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