Decorative Arts Auction

June 17, 2014

LOT 193

Lot 193

French Turned and Carved Ivory Chess Set, Dieppe, 19th century

French Turned and Carved Ivory Chess Set, Dieppe, 19th century
Lot 193 Details
French Turned and Carved Ivory Chess Set, Dieppe, 19th century

one side stained red with white, the royal pieces with flaring pierced gallery rails, bishops as three quarter length uniformed officers, knights as horse heads and rooks as elaborate turreted castles
king height 3.9" — 9.9 cm.
contains material which may be subject to import/export regulation

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $5,760
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Minor losses to gallery rails.

LOT 193
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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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