Chess set - Brass

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Elena Napoleone
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Selected by Elena Napoleone

Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller

Set of 32 pieces chess set clearly inspired by a historical-Napoleonic setting:

The King depicts Napoleon with a bicorne or tricorn hat, cloak, and military uniform.
The Queen is represented as Pauline Bonaparte in a long Empire-style dress, with sculpted details on the dress.
The Bishops and the other major pieces are human figures in period clothing.
The Knights are modeled as small prancing horses, realistic and three-dimensional.
The Rooks have the shape of castellated towers with battlements.
The Pawns are soldiers in uniform, probably grenadiers or infantry, with a tall headdress.
The figures are entirely embossed relief, not stylized but figurative.
The base of each piece is circular and solid, with a smooth bottom.
The details (folds of the garments, buttons, facial expressions) are fairly marked, suggesting a mold-pressed fusion.
The slightly irregular appearance and patina indicate a possible artisanal production.
General characteristics
Complete set with two identical formations for shape.
Height and weight.

1- King: height 11.2 cm, weight 318 g
2- Queens: height 11 cm, weight 307 g
3- Bishops: height 10.5 cm, weight 234 g
4- Knights: height 9 cm, weight 307 g
5- Rooks: height 8 cm, weight 333 g
6- Pawns: height 7.8 cm, weight 132 g

Weight probably substantial, given the metallic nature.

This is a decorative and collectible set, more than for tournament play, ideal for a classic setting or an elegant study. The style evokes European military scenarios from the 18th to the 19th century, perhaps with reference to the Napoleonic wars.
Total weight of the set: about 6.858 kg

Set of 32 pieces chess set clearly inspired by a historical-Napoleonic setting:

The King depicts Napoleon with a bicorne or tricorn hat, cloak, and military uniform.
The Queen is represented as Pauline Bonaparte in a long Empire-style dress, with sculpted details on the dress.
The Bishops and the other major pieces are human figures in period clothing.
The Knights are modeled as small prancing horses, realistic and three-dimensional.
The Rooks have the shape of castellated towers with battlements.
The Pawns are soldiers in uniform, probably grenadiers or infantry, with a tall headdress.
The figures are entirely embossed relief, not stylized but figurative.
The base of each piece is circular and solid, with a smooth bottom.
The details (folds of the garments, buttons, facial expressions) are fairly marked, suggesting a mold-pressed fusion.
The slightly irregular appearance and patina indicate a possible artisanal production.
General characteristics
Complete set with two identical formations for shape.
Height and weight.

1- King: height 11.2 cm, weight 318 g
2- Queens: height 11 cm, weight 307 g
3- Bishops: height 10.5 cm, weight 234 g
4- Knights: height 9 cm, weight 307 g
5- Rooks: height 8 cm, weight 333 g
6- Pawns: height 7.8 cm, weight 132 g

Weight probably substantial, given the metallic nature.

This is a decorative and collectible set, more than for tournament play, ideal for a classic setting or an elegant study. The style evokes European military scenarios from the 18th to the 19th century, perhaps with reference to the Napoleonic wars.
Total weight of the set: about 6.858 kg

Details

Era
1900-2000
Nr of items
32
Material
Brass
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Very good
Height
11 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
ItalyVerified
11
Objects sold
Private

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