Chess set - Luc Best – The Art of Chess – Pop Art Chessboard – Signed 2/5 – 55 × 55 cm
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Luc Best’s signed Pop Art chessboard, numbered 2/5, dates from 2026 and is made of lacquered aluminium Dibond mounted on black MDF.
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LUC BEST – THE ART OF CHESS
**Exclusive Pop Art Chessboard | Signed & Numbered 2/5 | Aluminium Dibond on MDF | 55 × 55 cm | Complete with 32 Chess Pieces**
Where Art Meets Strategy
An extraordinary collectible art and design object combining the glamour of Monte Carlo, classic racing boats, nostalgic pin-up imagery and the vibrant visual language of Pop Art.
With **“The Art of Chess”**, German artist Luc Best transforms the traditional chessboard into a striking, functional work of contemporary art.
The richly detailed vintage-inspired collage surrounds a classic blue-and-white chessboard. Bold colours, nostalgic imagery and expressive typography create a distinctive composition that captures the elegance and excitement of a bygone era.
Premium Materials – Limited to Just Five Examples Worldwide
Measuring **55 × 55 cm**, the artwork is produced on a lacquered Aluminium Dibond panel, mounted on a solid black MDF backing board.
The offered example is **hand-signed by the artist and individually numbered 2/5**.
The entire edition is strictly limited to just five examples worldwide, making this an exclusive piece for collectors of contemporary Pop Art and distinctive design objects.
Fully Functional – Complete with 32 Chess Pieces
This exceptional artwork is more than a decorative object.
The chessboard comes complete with a full set of **32 black and ivory-coloured chess pieces**, ready for play.
Combining artistic expression, quality materials and timeless functionality, “The Art of Chess” is equally suited to an elegant living room, a private library, an executive office or a carefully curated art collection.
A captivating statement piece that invites both admiration and interaction.
Artwork Details
- **Artist:** Luc Best (Germany)
- **Title:** The Art of Chess
- **Style:** Pop Art / Vintage / Mixed Media
- **Material:** Lacquered Aluminium Dibond mounted on black MDF
- **Dimensions:** 55 × 55 cm
- **Edition:** 2/5
- **Signature:** Hand-signed by the artist
- **Limited Edition:** Only 5 examples worldwide
- **Included:** Artwork chessboard and complete set of 32 chess pieces
About the Artist
Luc Best is a German Pop Art and mixed-media artist who has been active in the creative arts since 1980.
His distinctive artistic style combines iconic imagery, classic automobiles, motorsport, vintage glamour and contemporary collage techniques.
More than **3,000 of his art editions have been sold through Catawiki**, reaching an international audience of collectors and art enthusiasts.
THE ART OF CHESS
**A unique fusion of Pop Art, timeless strategy and exclusive design.**
More than a chessboard. More than a decorative object.
**A limited-edition work of art made to be admired, collected and played.**
LUC BEST – THE ART OF CHESS
**Exclusive Pop Art Chessboard | Signed & Numbered 2/5 | Aluminium Dibond on MDF | 55 × 55 cm | Complete with 32 Chess Pieces**
Where Art Meets Strategy
An extraordinary collectible art and design object combining the glamour of Monte Carlo, classic racing boats, nostalgic pin-up imagery and the vibrant visual language of Pop Art.
With **“The Art of Chess”**, German artist Luc Best transforms the traditional chessboard into a striking, functional work of contemporary art.
The richly detailed vintage-inspired collage surrounds a classic blue-and-white chessboard. Bold colours, nostalgic imagery and expressive typography create a distinctive composition that captures the elegance and excitement of a bygone era.
Premium Materials – Limited to Just Five Examples Worldwide
Measuring **55 × 55 cm**, the artwork is produced on a lacquered Aluminium Dibond panel, mounted on a solid black MDF backing board.
The offered example is **hand-signed by the artist and individually numbered 2/5**.
The entire edition is strictly limited to just five examples worldwide, making this an exclusive piece for collectors of contemporary Pop Art and distinctive design objects.
Fully Functional – Complete with 32 Chess Pieces
This exceptional artwork is more than a decorative object.
The chessboard comes complete with a full set of **32 black and ivory-coloured chess pieces**, ready for play.
Combining artistic expression, quality materials and timeless functionality, “The Art of Chess” is equally suited to an elegant living room, a private library, an executive office or a carefully curated art collection.
A captivating statement piece that invites both admiration and interaction.
Artwork Details
- **Artist:** Luc Best (Germany)
- **Title:** The Art of Chess
- **Style:** Pop Art / Vintage / Mixed Media
- **Material:** Lacquered Aluminium Dibond mounted on black MDF
- **Dimensions:** 55 × 55 cm
- **Edition:** 2/5
- **Signature:** Hand-signed by the artist
- **Limited Edition:** Only 5 examples worldwide
- **Included:** Artwork chessboard and complete set of 32 chess pieces
About the Artist
Luc Best is a German Pop Art and mixed-media artist who has been active in the creative arts since 1980.
His distinctive artistic style combines iconic imagery, classic automobiles, motorsport, vintage glamour and contemporary collage techniques.
More than **3,000 of his art editions have been sold through Catawiki**, reaching an international audience of collectors and art enthusiasts.
THE ART OF CHESS
**A unique fusion of Pop Art, timeless strategy and exclusive design.**
More than a chessboard. More than a decorative object.
**A limited-edition work of art made to be admired, collected and played.**
Details
Era
After 2000
Model/name
Luc Best – The Art of Chess – 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
