Paul Wunderlich (1927-2010) - Chess set - Brass
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Paul Wunderlich’s chess set 'Schachspiel', 32 brass pieces on a veneered hardwood board, edition 1145 of 1500, circa 1990–2000, Germany, in very good condition.
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For sale is the extraordinary chess set “Schachspiel” by Paul Wunderlich (1927 Eberswalde – 2010 Saint-Pierre-de-Vassols).
The artistic ensemble consists of 32 finely crafted bronze figures, brown or black patinated and partially polished, as well as a matching chessboard made of veneered precious wood. The figures impress with Wunderlich's characteristic, unmistakable figurative design language and make the chess set a special collector's and art object.
The figures are each marked on the underside with a stamp signature and the numbering “Wunderlich 1145.” For the kings, there is additionally the edition note **1500**. This listing is for the exemplar 1145/1500.
Dimensions
Chessboard: approx. 53 × 53 × 8 cm
Chess pieces: approx. 8.5 to 24 cm high; width approx. 1 to 4 cm; depth approx. 2 to 4 cm
Condition
The figures are overall in very good condition for their age. There are minimal to light signs of wear and patina on the pieces.
The chessboard is in immaculate condition.
Overall a very decorative and rare art object that convinces as both a high-quality chess set and as an independent collectible piece. The combination of Paul Wunderlich’s sculptural design, the limited edition, and the documented auction result make this exemplar particularly interesting for collectors of art, sculpture, and exceptional chess sets.
For sale is the extraordinary chess set “Schachspiel” by Paul Wunderlich (1927 Eberswalde – 2010 Saint-Pierre-de-Vassols).
The artistic ensemble consists of 32 finely crafted bronze figures, brown or black patinated and partially polished, as well as a matching chessboard made of veneered precious wood. The figures impress with Wunderlich's characteristic, unmistakable figurative design language and make the chess set a special collector's and art object.
The figures are each marked on the underside with a stamp signature and the numbering “Wunderlich 1145.” For the kings, there is additionally the edition note **1500**. This listing is for the exemplar 1145/1500.
Dimensions
Chessboard: approx. 53 × 53 × 8 cm
Chess pieces: approx. 8.5 to 24 cm high; width approx. 1 to 4 cm; depth approx. 2 to 4 cm
Condition
The figures are overall in very good condition for their age. There are minimal to light signs of wear and patina on the pieces.
The chessboard is in immaculate condition.
Overall a very decorative and rare art object that convinces as both a high-quality chess set and as an independent collectible piece. The combination of Paul Wunderlich’s sculptural design, the limited edition, and the documented auction result make this exemplar particularly interesting for collectors of art, sculpture, and exceptional chess sets.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass
Designer/artist/maker
Paul Wunderlich (1927-2010)
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Very good
Height
8 cm
Width
53 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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