Nikos Manopoulos - Chess set - Bronze
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Bronze chess set by Nikos Manopoulos, Greece, dating to circa 1970–1980, comprising 32 solid bronze pieces weighing about 4.2 kg and a 40 × 40 cm damascene marquetry board with ivory squares, housed in a red-velvet-lined two-drawer case.
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Artistic chess set Manopoulos in solid bronze with a damascene marquetry board and ivory squares
Extraordinary collectible chess set comprised of 32 sculptural pieces in solid cast bronze and an exclusive handmade board measuring 40 × 40 cm, crafted in damascene marquetry with ivory squares and integrated into an elegant case with two side drawers lined in red velvet for storing the pieces.
According to information provided by Manopoulos, the pieces belong to an early edition of the firma, created when its founder was still studying at university. These early productions are characterized by being made entirely in solid bronze, offering exceptional casting quality and artistic level.
Each figure has been individually modeled with an extraordinary level of detail, depicting characters inspired by classical Antiquity. The natural green patina of the bronze, together with remnants of the original gilded finish, enhances the beauty and authenticity of the set. The approximate weight of the pieces is 4.2 kg.
The board constitutes a magnificent piece of cabinetmaking crafted in damascene marquetry, characterized by elaborate geometric motifs, eight-pointed stars, and highly precise inlays. The light squares are ivory, lending elegance and exclusivity to the set.
As a distinctive element, the board incorporates two independent side drawers, lined in red velvet, designed to store and protect the pieces of each side separately.
Specifications
Pieces: Manopoulos, early edition.
Material: Solid bronze, cast.
Approximate weight of the pieces: 4.2 kg.
Board: Handmade damascene marquetry.
Dimensions: 40 × 40 cm.
Squares: Ivory.
Two side drawers lined in red velvet.
Complete set of 32 pieces.
Excellent condition.
It is a relatively uncommon combination that brings together the sculptural quality of Manopoulos’s early pieces with the refined craftsmanship of a damascene marquetry board, yielding a set of great interest to collectors and lovers of high-end chess.
Artistic chess set Manopoulos in solid bronze with a damascene marquetry board and ivory squares
Extraordinary collectible chess set comprised of 32 sculptural pieces in solid cast bronze and an exclusive handmade board measuring 40 × 40 cm, crafted in damascene marquetry with ivory squares and integrated into an elegant case with two side drawers lined in red velvet for storing the pieces.
According to information provided by Manopoulos, the pieces belong to an early edition of the firma, created when its founder was still studying at university. These early productions are characterized by being made entirely in solid bronze, offering exceptional casting quality and artistic level.
Each figure has been individually modeled with an extraordinary level of detail, depicting characters inspired by classical Antiquity. The natural green patina of the bronze, together with remnants of the original gilded finish, enhances the beauty and authenticity of the set. The approximate weight of the pieces is 4.2 kg.
The board constitutes a magnificent piece of cabinetmaking crafted in damascene marquetry, characterized by elaborate geometric motifs, eight-pointed stars, and highly precise inlays. The light squares are ivory, lending elegance and exclusivity to the set.
As a distinctive element, the board incorporates two independent side drawers, lined in red velvet, designed to store and protect the pieces of each side separately.
Specifications
Pieces: Manopoulos, early edition.
Material: Solid bronze, cast.
Approximate weight of the pieces: 4.2 kg.
Board: Handmade damascene marquetry.
Dimensions: 40 × 40 cm.
Squares: Ivory.
Two side drawers lined in red velvet.
Complete set of 32 pieces.
Excellent condition.
It is a relatively uncommon combination that brings together the sculptural quality of Manopoulos’s early pieces with the refined craftsmanship of a damascene marquetry board, yielding a set of great interest to collectors and lovers of high-end chess.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Bronze
Designer/artist/maker
Nikos Manopoulos
Country of origin
Greece
Condition
Good
Estimated period
1970-1980
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