Chess set - onyx
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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Decorative chess set with a natural onyx board and 32 resin medieval-figure pieces, estimated to date from 1960–1970.
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Decorative chess set – onyx chessboard and medieval figurine pieces
Important artistic chess set consisting of a chessboard in natural solid onyx, with a refined multicolored chessboard in shades of green, ivory and amber, and 32 figurative pieces in decorative carved resin.
The table, crafted in calcite onyx, is particularly heavy and stable (about 10 kg), with a thick frame that highlights the stone's natural beauty and gives the set a strong decorative impact.
The pieces depict characters in a medieval style (king, queens, knights on horseback, fortified towers, bishops, and pawns).
The two factions are cast in decorative resin, one light and one dark, finely detailed and finished, a material chosen to enable precise shaping of the figures.
Materials
• Chessboard: natural solid onyx
• Pieces (including the pawns): carved decorative resin
Dimensions
Chessboard: about 40 × 40 cm
• Height of main pieces: about 9–10 cm
• Table weight: about 10 kg
Conditions
Complete and intact set. Some pieces show imperfections and signs of wear from age, especially the white ones (small wear, color variations), consistent with their age and use. The conditions are clearly visible in the photograph; please review them carefully.
A highly charming decorative object, ideal for collectors, chess enthusiasts, or as an important decorative element.
Decorative chess set – onyx chessboard and medieval figurine pieces
Important artistic chess set consisting of a chessboard in natural solid onyx, with a refined multicolored chessboard in shades of green, ivory and amber, and 32 figurative pieces in decorative carved resin.
The table, crafted in calcite onyx, is particularly heavy and stable (about 10 kg), with a thick frame that highlights the stone's natural beauty and gives the set a strong decorative impact.
The pieces depict characters in a medieval style (king, queens, knights on horseback, fortified towers, bishops, and pawns).
The two factions are cast in decorative resin, one light and one dark, finely detailed and finished, a material chosen to enable precise shaping of the figures.
Materials
• Chessboard: natural solid onyx
• Pieces (including the pawns): carved decorative resin
Dimensions
Chessboard: about 40 × 40 cm
• Height of main pieces: about 9–10 cm
• Table weight: about 10 kg
Conditions
Complete and intact set. Some pieces show imperfections and signs of wear from age, especially the white ones (small wear, color variations), consistent with their age and use. The conditions are clearly visible in the photograph; please review them carefully.
A highly charming decorative object, ideal for collectors, chess enthusiasts, or as an important decorative element.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
onyx
Condition
Good
Height
1 cm
Width
1 cm
Estimated Period
1960-1970
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