Anri - Chess set - Mediolanum - Wood

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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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ANRI Mediolanum wooden chess set, Italy, 1960s–1970s, in excellent condition, featuring medieval busts on turned bases with a king about 10 cm high, original burgundy felt bases, and including the original Thule box and ANRI chessboard (37 × 37 cm, 4.5 cm squares).

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Up for auction: a splendid ANRI 'Mediolanum' chess set, made in Italy, part of the well-known figurative production of Val Gardena.

The pieces depict medieval busts carved with great attention to detail (faces, crowns, hairstyles and clothing), mounted on elegant turned shafts. The set is made of natural wood, with a warm, uniform finish.
The King is about 10 cm tall, a significant size that is highly prized by collectors.
Main features

Brand: ANRI

Model: Mediolanum

Material: wood (safe)

Production: Italy

Re: circa 10 cm

Bases with the original felt pad in burgundy.

Pieces with good stability (base feels heavy / weighted)

Stored in the original Thule box (case with compartments)

Included in the lot:

Original ANRI chessboard
Dimensions: 37 x 37 cm
Box size: 4.5 x 4.5 cm

Conditions:
The set is in excellent overall condition, with normal, very light signs of wear compatible with its age. The felt is well preserved.

Up for auction: a splendid ANRI 'Mediolanum' chess set, made in Italy, part of the well-known figurative production of Val Gardena.

The pieces depict medieval busts carved with great attention to detail (faces, crowns, hairstyles and clothing), mounted on elegant turned shafts. The set is made of natural wood, with a warm, uniform finish.
The King is about 10 cm tall, a significant size that is highly prized by collectors.
Main features

Brand: ANRI

Model: Mediolanum

Material: wood (safe)

Production: Italy

Re: circa 10 cm

Bases with the original felt pad in burgundy.

Pieces with good stability (base feels heavy / weighted)

Stored in the original Thule box (case with compartments)

Included in the lot:

Original ANRI chessboard
Dimensions: 37 x 37 cm
Box size: 4.5 x 4.5 cm

Conditions:
The set is in excellent overall condition, with normal, very light signs of wear compatible with its age. The felt is well preserved.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Designer/Artist/Maker
Anri
Model/ Name
Mediolanum
Country of Origin
Italy
Condition
Near mint
Estimated Period
1960-1970
ItalyVerified
58
Objects sold
100%
Private

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