Nikos Manopoulos - Chess set - Bronze
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Selected by Elena Napoleone
Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
Estimate € 250 - € 300
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This Manopoulos chess set, dating from 1970–1980, features solid cast-bronze pieces and a damascene marquetry board with ivory squares.
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Manopoulos Artistic Chess Set in Solid Bronze with Damascene Marquetry Board and Ivory Squares
An extraordinary collector’s chess set comprising 32 sculptural solid-cast bronze pieces and an exclusive handmade 40 × 40 cm board, crafted in Damascene marquetry with ivory squares and housed in an elegant case with two red velvet-lined side drawers for storing the pieces.
According to information provided by Manopoulos, the pieces belong to an early edition by the company, created while its founder was still at university. These early productions are distinguished by being made entirely of solid bronze, offering exceptional casting quality and artistic craftsmanship.
Each piece has been individually modeled with an extraordinary level of detail, depicting characters inspired by classical antiquity. The bronze’s natural green patina, together with traces of the original gilded finish, enhances the beauty and authenticity of the set. The pieces weigh approximately 4.2 kg.
The board is a magnificent example of cabinetmaking, crafted in Damascene marquetry and distinguished by its elaborate geometric motifs, eight-pointed stars, and precisely executed inlays. The light squares are made of ivory, lending the set elegance and exclusivity.
As a distinctive feature, the board incorporates two separate side drawers, lined with red velvet and designed to store and protect each side’s pieces separately.
Features
Pieces: Manopoulos, early edition.
Material: Solid cast bronze.
Approximate weight of the pieces: 4.2 kg.
Board: Handmade Damascene marquetry.
Dimensions: 40 × 40 cm.
Squares: Ivory.
Two side drawers lined with red velvet.
Complete set of 32 pieces.
Excellent condition.
This uncommon combination brings together the sculptural quality of Manopoulos’s early pieces and the refined craftsmanship of a Damascene marquetry board, creating a set of great interest to collectors and lovers of high-end chess.
Manopoulos Artistic Chess Set in Solid Bronze with Damascene Marquetry Board and Ivory Squares
An extraordinary collector’s chess set comprising 32 sculptural solid-cast bronze pieces and an exclusive handmade 40 × 40 cm board, crafted in Damascene marquetry with ivory squares and housed in an elegant case with two red velvet-lined side drawers for storing the pieces.
According to information provided by Manopoulos, the pieces belong to an early edition by the company, created while its founder was still at university. These early productions are distinguished by being made entirely of solid bronze, offering exceptional casting quality and artistic craftsmanship.
Each piece has been individually modeled with an extraordinary level of detail, depicting characters inspired by classical antiquity. The bronze’s natural green patina, together with traces of the original gilded finish, enhances the beauty and authenticity of the set. The pieces weigh approximately 4.2 kg.
The board is a magnificent example of cabinetmaking, crafted in Damascene marquetry and distinguished by its elaborate geometric motifs, eight-pointed stars, and precisely executed inlays. The light squares are made of ivory, lending the set elegance and exclusivity.
As a distinctive feature, the board incorporates two separate side drawers, lined with red velvet and designed to store and protect each side’s pieces separately.
Features
Pieces: Manopoulos, early edition.
Material: Solid cast bronze.
Approximate weight of the pieces: 4.2 kg.
Board: Handmade Damascene marquetry.
Dimensions: 40 × 40 cm.
Squares: Ivory.
Two side drawers lined with red velvet.
Complete set of 32 pieces.
Excellent condition.
This uncommon combination brings together the sculptural quality of Manopoulos’s early pieces and the refined craftsmanship of a Damascene marquetry board, creating 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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