Chess set - Luc Best – The Art of Chess: Liberté – Pop Art Chessboard – Signed 2/5 – 55 × 55 cm
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Dated 2026, this 55 × 55 cm Pop Art chessboard by Luc Best is made from lacquered aluminium Dibond mounted on black MDF and comes with 32 chess pieces.
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LUC BEST – THE ART OF CHESS: LIBERTÉ
**Exclusive Pop Art Chessboard | Signed & Numbered 2/5 | Limited Edition of 5 | Aluminium Dibond on MDF | 55 × 55 cm | Complete with 32 Chess Pieces**
THE ART OF CHESS – Where Strategy Meets Pop Art
**More than a game. More than a design object. A statement piece of contemporary Pop Art.**
German Pop Art artist Luc Best presents an extraordinary interpretation of the world's most iconic strategy game.
With *“The Art of Chess – Liberté”*, the artist transforms a traditional chessboard into a bold, expressive work of functional art, combining vintage automotive imagery, dynamic typography and richly layered collage elements.
The classic black-and-white chessboard forms the striking centre of the composition, surrounded by powerful red and blue contrasts, distressed textures and nostalgic motifs inspired by freedom, adventure and the golden age of motoring.
The result is a distinctive artistic object that combines the timeless elegance of chess with the unmistakable energy of contemporary Pop Art.
PREMIUM MATERIALS – EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION
This impressive **55 × 55 cm** chessboard is produced on a lacquered Aluminium Dibond panel, mounted onto a solid black MDF backing board.
The combination of materials creates a refined, substantial object with a distinctive gallery-quality appearance.
**The offered artwork is individually hand-signed by Luc Best and numbered 2/5.**
The edition is strictly limited to **just five examples worldwide**.
A COMPLETE, FUNCTIONAL WORK OF ART
Unlike a conventional decorative artwork, this piece invites interaction.
The chessboard is supplied with a **complete set of 32 black and ivory-coloured chess pieces**, as shown in the photographs.
Ready for play or display, it makes a striking centrepiece for an elegant living room, a private library, a contemporary loft or an executive office.
Its combination of visual impact, functional design and limited availability makes it particularly appealing to collectors of Pop Art, automotive-inspired artwork and distinctive contemporary design.
ARTWORK DETAILS
- **Artist:** Luc Best (Germany)
- **Title:** The Art of Chess – Liberté
- **Style:** Pop Art / Vintage / Mixed Media
- **Technique:** Contemporary collage art
- **Material:** Lacquered Aluminium Dibond mounted on black MDF
- **Dimensions:** 55 × 55 cm
- **Edition:** 2/5
- **Signature:** Hand-signed by the artist
- **Total Edition:** Strictly limited to 5 examples worldwide
- **Chess Pieces:** Complete set of 32 black and ivory-coloured pieces included
- **Function:** Fully playable chessboard and decorative art object
ABOUT THE ARTIST – LUC BEST
Luc Best is a German Pop Art and mixed-media artist whose creative career began in 1980.
His distinctive visual language brings together iconic imagery, vintage automotive culture, nostalgic advertising, contemporary collage and vibrant compositions.
His works celebrate the aesthetics of past decades while reinterpreting them through the expressive possibilities of modern Pop Art.
**More than 3,000 of his art editions have been sold through Catawiki**, reaching art enthusiasts and collectors internationally.
THE ART OF CHESS – LIBERTÉ
**A bold fusion of art, design and timeless strategy.**
A chessboard to play.
A work of art to display.
**An exclusive collector's piece – hand-signed and limited to just five examples worldwide.**
LUC BEST – THE ART OF CHESS: LIBERTÉ
**Exclusive Pop Art Chessboard | Signed & Numbered 2/5 | Limited Edition of 5 | Aluminium Dibond on MDF | 55 × 55 cm | Complete with 32 Chess Pieces**
THE ART OF CHESS – Where Strategy Meets Pop Art
**More than a game. More than a design object. A statement piece of contemporary Pop Art.**
German Pop Art artist Luc Best presents an extraordinary interpretation of the world's most iconic strategy game.
With *“The Art of Chess – Liberté”*, the artist transforms a traditional chessboard into a bold, expressive work of functional art, combining vintage automotive imagery, dynamic typography and richly layered collage elements.
The classic black-and-white chessboard forms the striking centre of the composition, surrounded by powerful red and blue contrasts, distressed textures and nostalgic motifs inspired by freedom, adventure and the golden age of motoring.
The result is a distinctive artistic object that combines the timeless elegance of chess with the unmistakable energy of contemporary Pop Art.
PREMIUM MATERIALS – EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION
This impressive **55 × 55 cm** chessboard is produced on a lacquered Aluminium Dibond panel, mounted onto a solid black MDF backing board.
The combination of materials creates a refined, substantial object with a distinctive gallery-quality appearance.
**The offered artwork is individually hand-signed by Luc Best and numbered 2/5.**
The edition is strictly limited to **just five examples worldwide**.
A COMPLETE, FUNCTIONAL WORK OF ART
Unlike a conventional decorative artwork, this piece invites interaction.
The chessboard is supplied with a **complete set of 32 black and ivory-coloured chess pieces**, as shown in the photographs.
Ready for play or display, it makes a striking centrepiece for an elegant living room, a private library, a contemporary loft or an executive office.
Its combination of visual impact, functional design and limited availability makes it particularly appealing to collectors of Pop Art, automotive-inspired artwork and distinctive contemporary design.
ARTWORK DETAILS
- **Artist:** Luc Best (Germany)
- **Title:** The Art of Chess – Liberté
- **Style:** Pop Art / Vintage / Mixed Media
- **Technique:** Contemporary collage art
- **Material:** Lacquered Aluminium Dibond mounted on black MDF
- **Dimensions:** 55 × 55 cm
- **Edition:** 2/5
- **Signature:** Hand-signed by the artist
- **Total Edition:** Strictly limited to 5 examples worldwide
- **Chess Pieces:** Complete set of 32 black and ivory-coloured pieces included
- **Function:** Fully playable chessboard and decorative art object
ABOUT THE ARTIST – LUC BEST
Luc Best is a German Pop Art and mixed-media artist whose creative career began in 1980.
His distinctive visual language brings together iconic imagery, vintage automotive culture, nostalgic advertising, contemporary collage and vibrant compositions.
His works celebrate the aesthetics of past decades while reinterpreting them through the expressive possibilities of modern Pop Art.
**More than 3,000 of his art editions have been sold through Catawiki**, reaching art enthusiasts and collectors internationally.
THE ART OF CHESS – LIBERTÉ
**A bold fusion of art, design and timeless strategy.**
A chessboard to play.
A work of art to display.
**An exclusive collector's piece – hand-signed and limited to just five examples worldwide.**
Details
Era
After 2000
Model/name
Luc Best – The Art of Chess: Liberté – Pop Art Chessboard – Signed 2/5 – 55 × 55 cm
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Very good
Height
55 cm
Width
55 cm
Estimated period
2026
