Elena Napoleone

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Magnificent large chess set, entirely handmade in wood (walnut)
Board 50 cm with turned feet, total height 10 cm. Traditional assembly without screws.
The 32 pieces are hand-carved, two tones: dark wood and light natural wood. Knights and other pieces finely crafted.

Very good overall condition. A decorative object as much as a functional one. Some minor nicks on certain pieces see photos.

Dimensions: board 50x50 cm – height 10 cm - the king measures 16 cm
Sold as shown in the photos, as-is

Magnifique Jeu d’échecs de grande taille, entièrement réalisé à la main en bois (noyer)
 Plateau de 50 cm sur pieds tournés, hauteur totale 10 cm. Assemblage traditionnel sans vis.
Les 32 pièces sont sculptées à la main, deux tons : bois foncé et bois naturel clair. Chevaux et autres pièces finement travaillés.

Très bon état général. Objet décoratif autant que fonctionnel. Quelques manquements leger sur certaines pièces cf photos.

Dimensions : plateau 50x50 cm – hauteur 10 cm - le roi mesure 16cm
Vendu comme sur les photos en l’état

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Chess set - Wood

France - 20th century - Very good

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20th‑century walnut chess set handmade in France, with a 50 cm square board on turned feet and 32 hand‑carved pieces in dark and light wood; very good overall condition with minor losses on some pieces as shown.

Chess set - Wood

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20th‑century walnut chess set handmade in France, with a 50 cm square board on turned feet and 32 hand‑carved pieces in dark and light wood; very good overall condition with minor losses on some pieces as shown.

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