Chess set - Wood

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

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Wooden, hand-carved figurine chess set from Poland, dating to 1950–1960, in good condition, with a 31 × 31 cm square board and pieces featuring folkloric figures such as a crowned king (9 cm) and pawns (6 cm).

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Wooden chess set

A handcrafted figurine chess set from the mid-20th century.
The chess pieces have carved facial features. They consist of recognizable folkloric figures from a crowned king to dwarfs (gnomes) with a pointy hat and beard as pawns. These chess pieces were made in the mid-20th century in woodworking shops in Poland, with each woodcarver having his own style.
The king is 9 cm tall, the pawns are 6 cm high. The chessboard measures 31 x 31 x 6.5 cm.

Wooden chess set

A handcrafted figurine chess set from the mid-20th century.
The chess pieces have carved facial features. They consist of recognizable folkloric figures from a crowned king to dwarfs (gnomes) with a pointy hat and beard as pawns. These chess pieces were made in the mid-20th century in woodworking shops in Poland, with each woodcarver having his own style.
The king is 9 cm tall, the pawns are 6 cm high. The chessboard measures 31 x 31 x 6.5 cm.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Poland
Condition
Good
Height
6.5 cm
Width
31 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
The NetherlandsVerified
27
Objects sold
Private

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