Figurine - King & Queen – The Golden Checkmate (2) - Plastic
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A two‑piece plastic sculpture titled 'King & Queen – The Golden Checkmate' by Pythia (1993), 25 cm high with a 10 × 10 cm base, produced in 2026, limited edition 01/50, hand-painted acrylic technique on the sculptures, hand-signed by the artist, made in Italy, in like new condition.
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Title: King & Queen – The Golden Checkmate
Artist: Pythia
Technique: Hand-painted acrylic on sculptures
Year: 2026
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist
Condition: Excellent
Edition: limited both 01/50
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“King & Queen – The Golden Checkmate” by Pythia is a sculptural diptych that elevates the noblest pieces of chess into icons of contemporary pop art. The King and Queen are wrapped in a deep, absolute black, a color choice that gives them an aura of authority, mystery, and unwavering power. On this solemn base, the artist releases a downpour of gold splashes, striking the crowns and the profiles of the garments like sparks of an imminent victory.
The work celebrates the duality of command: black represents strategy, silence, and the depth of the player's mind; gold symbolizes triumph, the light of leadership, and the priceless value of royalty. The dynamic contrast of the splashes transforms the static shapes of the pieces into living objects, ready to move on the chessboard of life. Perfect for a prestigious office or a modern home, these two pieces are not just decorations but symbols of an unbreakable bond and an eternal challenge between light and shadow.
Hand-signed.
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Biography of the artist Pythia: she is the daughter of Etna and the sea. After traveling through Italy and breathing the essence of Tuscan art, she returns to her homeland to give voice to her own vision.
Her works are contemporary icons where classical form contrasts with gestural brushstrokes full of energy and meaning.
Each creation is a dialogue between matter and color, between stillness and movement.
Her signature is a promise.
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All artworks are directly studied and designed by the artist to impact those who observe them.
Translated by Google TranslateTitle: King & Queen – The Golden Checkmate
Artist: Pythia
Technique: Hand-painted acrylic on sculptures
Year: 2026
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist
Condition: Excellent
Edition: limited both 01/50
⸻
“King & Queen – The Golden Checkmate” by Pythia is a sculptural diptych that elevates the noblest pieces of chess into icons of contemporary pop art. The King and Queen are wrapped in a deep, absolute black, a color choice that gives them an aura of authority, mystery, and unwavering power. On this solemn base, the artist releases a downpour of gold splashes, striking the crowns and the profiles of the garments like sparks of an imminent victory.
The work celebrates the duality of command: black represents strategy, silence, and the depth of the player's mind; gold symbolizes triumph, the light of leadership, and the priceless value of royalty. The dynamic contrast of the splashes transforms the static shapes of the pieces into living objects, ready to move on the chessboard of life. Perfect for a prestigious office or a modern home, these two pieces are not just decorations but symbols of an unbreakable bond and an eternal challenge between light and shadow.
Hand-signed.
⸻
Biography of the artist Pythia: she is the daughter of Etna and the sea. After traveling through Italy and breathing the essence of Tuscan art, she returns to her homeland to give voice to her own vision.
Her works are contemporary icons where classical form contrasts with gestural brushstrokes full of energy and meaning.
Each creation is a dialogue between matter and color, between stillness and movement.
Her signature is a promise.
Tracked and insured shipping
Seller's Story
All artworks are directly studied and designed by the artist to impact those who observe them.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
After 2000
Number of objects
2
Title
King & Queen – The Golden Checkmate
Country of origin
Italy
Designer/artist/maker
pythia (1993)
Material
Plastic
Condition
As new - unused
Height
25 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
2026
