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Click here to subscribeA Dutch tripod game table Walnut and rosewood, veneered with rosewoodReversible top with marquetry work in boxwood and other woods, mother-of-pearl, bone, and dyed bone, depicting a urn with flowers, scrolls, and birds on one side, and a chessboard with flowers on the otherCentral turned column with three curved legs featuring marquetry of flowersHolland, 19th century(Signs of use, small losses and defects) 74x67 cm
Photos measuring 11.4 cm x 8.4 cm and 9.7 cm x 7.2 cm. The photos show the Banner of the Polish Air Force fighting in the West, made in 1940 in Vilnius and sent to the Polish Air Force in Great Britain, the photo described on the reverse. A banner in the form of a square sheet, with inscriptions visible on opposite side (Vilnius 1940 - Love Demands Sacrifice, in the central part an image of Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn, on the white parts of the sheet from the right, the PSP Chessboard, the Navigator's Badge, the Aviation Cadet School Badge and the Pilot's Badge. Second photo shows a banner box in the form of an eagle sitting on a rectangular box with the initials "PSP". General condition visible in the photos.
Arts and Crafts binding. The Game of Chess. Done into English from the Latin of M. Vida & Printed by Richard Stanton Lambert: & Introduced by Richard C. Lambert, limited edition, London: Stanton Press, 1921, woodcut illustrations by Neil Lambert, typescript letter giving biographical information on the author tipped-in to front endpaper verso, manuscript presentation letter from Mary G. Gibson of Wolverhampton, dated December 1944, gifting the book to Mr Walker (a student of R. J. Emerson) in 'memory of R. J. Emerson' to front endpaper recto, vellum endpapers, all edges gilt, contemporary Arts and Crafts embossed polychrome binding, upper cover with two mounted knights flanking the central figures of Mary and Jesus within gilt panelling, 'A Shadowy War We Wage A Realist Strife' embossed at foot, the lower cover with chessboard design with King and Queen and two rooks, titled 'The Game of Chess', small marks too lower cover, 4to, binding size 27 x 21 cmQTY: (1)NOTE:Limited signed edition, 241/250 copies.Provenance: Robert Jackson Emerson (1878-1944), artist and teacher at the Wolverhampton School of Art. He attended the Leicester School of Arts and Crafts in the 1890s and was awarded medals for modelling and life drawing and in the National Competition exhibttions at South Kensington from 1901-06. He went on to work for metalworking firm Collins and Company, producing decorative metalwork designs before being appointed second master at the Municipal School of Art, Wolverhampton in 1910 until his retirement in 1942. Emerson painted a portrait of Mary Gibson, a fellow teacher of Emerson, who taught bookbinding, needlework and leatherwork at the School, and went on to exhibit oil paintings at the Royal Academy in the 1940s and 1950s. Her portrait was donated to the Wolverhampton Art Gallery in 1976.
FIVE BOXES AND A LARGE QUANTITY OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS to include a green glass table lamp, a holdall containing assorted pairs of vintage boxing gloves, two boxes of vintage engineering manuals, history books, and woodworking interest books, Jaguar and Leyland manuals, a box of assorted crochet samples, a boxed of mixed metal wares to include a duck shaped cast iron door stopper, a copper kettle, assorted horse brasses and brass candlesticks, a quantity of plated items to include a teapot, candelabras, etc, a vintage suitcase with a 'W.W.T.H' monogram to the front, a quantity of framed prints, seven walking sticks to include one antler headed stick, and an electric chessboard set, etc (5 boxes and loose) (s.d)
KASPAROV GARRY: (1963- ) Russian Chess Grandmaster, World Champion 1985-2000. A very fine signed colour 10 x 8 photograph by Kasparov, the image depicting the Russian World Champion seated, in a head and shoulders pose, before a chessboard. Signed in bold black ink to a clear area of the image. VG to EX
A George I-style gilt-gesso side table, late 19th/early 20th century, the lift-off rectangular top set with a floral needlework panel, with a stained ivory chessboard beneath, above a foliate-carved frieze and straightened cabriole supports terminating in hoof feet, 78cm wide49cm deep75cm highIMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.
GEOFFREY BAXTER FOR WHITEFRIARS; a chessboard vase, shape number 9817, in the ruby colourway, height 15cm, and a coffin vase, shape number 9686 in the ruby colourway (2).Condition Report: Very minor wear to the bases on each, coffin vase with pin head nick to the inside rim but good condition.
Afrika. Nigeria / Bornu. Schachspiel aus Holz mit Spielfeld aus Ziegenleder. Beide Parteien sind ähnlich, die eine Partei aus hellem Holz (naturfarben), die andere aus dunkel eingefärbtem Holz. Produktion des 20. Jhrdts. Höhe König 16,5 cm; Bauer ca. 2,4 cm. Rollbares Schachbrett 49 x 49 cm. (54) * Vergl. dazu MOMA collection/search/199985. Komplettes Schachspiel aus Holz mit Spielfeld. Könige und Damen sind ähnlich und sollten eigentlich zur Unterscheidung bekleidet sein. Die Bevölkerung der Bornu gehört größtenteils der islamischen Glaubensgemeinschaft an, daher erklären sich die nicht kreatürlichen Spielfiguren. Zustand: Die Bekleidung der Figuren fehlt, alle Figuren mit altersbedingten Benutzungsspuren und kleinere Fehlstellen. Das rollbare Spielfeld mit altersbedingten Beschädigungen. Interessantes Sammlerstück. / Africa. Nigeria / Bornu. Wooden chess set with chessboard made of goatskin. Both parties are similar, one party made of light wood (natural color), the other made of dark colored wood. Produced in 20th century. King 16,5 cm high, pawn ca. 2,4 cm. Chessboard 49 x 49 cm. Compare with MOMA collection/search/199985. Complete wooden chess set with playing field. Kings and queens are similar and should actually be dressed to distinguish them. The Bornu population largely belongs to the Islamic religious community, which explains the non-creature characters of the chessmen. The figures' clothing is missing, all chessmen have age-related signs of wear and minor missing parts. The rollable chessboard with age-related damage. Interesting collector's item.
Amerika.Brasilien. Folkloristisches Schachspiel aus Caruaru mit Spielbrett (Museu Casa do Mestre Vitalino e Atelie Severino Vitalino), zeigt in neuzeitlicher Gestaltung Figuren um Virgulino Ferreira da Silva, er war der wahrscheinlich berühmteste Anführer einer brasilianischen Cangaceiro Bande im Seratao. Eine Partei mit blauen Sockeln, die andere mit roten Sockeln. Produktion 2. Hälfte des 20. Jhrdts. Höhe König 6,2 cm; Bauer 5,2 cm. Spielbrett 24 x 24 cm. (54) * Komplettes Schachspiel aus unterschiedlichen Materialien. Zustand: Alle Figuren mit altersbedingten Benutzungsspuren und kleinere Fehlstellen. / South America. Brazil. Folkloristic chess set from Caruaru with chessboard (Museu Casa do Mestre Vitalino e Atelie Severino Vitalino), shows figures around Virgulino Ferreira da Silva in a modern design, he was probably the most famous leader of a Brazilian cangaceiro gang in the Seratao. One party with blue bases, the other with red bases. Production in the 2nd half of the 20th century. King 6,2 cm high, pawn ca. 5,2 cm. Chessboard 24 x 24 cm. Complete chess set made from different materials. All chess men have age-related signs of wear and minor missing parts.
Europa. England. Lewis Schachfiguren in Spielbox. Verkleinerte Reproduktion der Schachfiguren aus synthetischem Material. Die eine Partei in dunkelbraun, die andere in beige. Aus der Produktion 2. Hälfte des 20. Jhrdts. Höhe: König 4,5 cm, Bauer 2,0 cm. Runde Spielbox mit abnehmbarem Deckel (Schachbrett), Durchmesser 22 cm und Höhe 4,5 cm. (54) * Nachbildung einer vermeintlichen “Scrimshaw“ Schnitzerei. Zustand: Etwas angestaubt, mit Benutzungsspuren und kleineren Beschädigungen und Fehlstellen. Die Spielbox ist am Rand sachgerecht geklebt. Komplettes Schachspiel mit den verkleinerten Nachbildungen der berühmten Schachfiguren. / Europe. England. Lewis chess set, reproduction made of synthetic material. One side stained in dark brown, the other in beige. Production from the second half of the 20th century. Height king 4,5 cm, pawn 2,0 cm. Round game box with removable lid (chessboard), diameter 22 cm and height 4,5 cm. Replica of a supposed “scrimshaw” carving. Somewhat dusty, with signs of use and minor damage and missing parts. The game box is properly glued on the edge. Complete chess set with scaled-down replicas of the famous chess pieces.
Europa. Schachfiguren im Régence Stil aus Holz, in einem Brettspielkasten mit Schachbrett. Die eine Partei in schwarz, die andere naturfarben. Produktion aus der 2. Hälfte des 20. Jhrdts. Höhe König 7,0 cm; Bauer 3,0 cm. Brettspielkasten (aufgeklappt) 32 x 37 cm. (54) * Kompletter Figurensatz. Formschöne und elegante Schachfiguren. Beiliegen: Drei weitere Spielsätze im Régence Stil aus Holz. Verschiedene Größen und Dimensionen. Zustand: Alle Schachfiguren mit geringen altersbedingte Schab- und Kratzspuren und kleinen Fehlstellen Der Brettspielkasten ist bestoßen und hat Benutzungsspuren, mit altersbedingten Fehlstellen und Spannungsrissen. / Europe. Régence style chess pieces made of wood, in a board game box with chessboard. One party in black, the other in natural color. Production from the second half of the 20th century. King 7,0 cm high; pawn 3,0 cm. Board game box (unfolded) 32 x 37 cm. Complete chess set. Beautiful shaped and elegant chess pieces. Enclosed: Three additional complete chess sets in Régence style made of wood. Different sizes and dimensions. All chess pieces have minor chips and damages. The board game box is chipped and has signs of use, with age-related missing parts and stress cracks.
Europa. Deutschland. Grimm, Alfred. “Ein schönes Stück Schachtorte“. Bemalte Holzskulptur auf Porzellanteller. Auf der Unterseite des Porzellanteller Signiert und datiert “A. Grimm – 23.8. 1987“. Verschiedene Materialien. Porzellanteller Durchmesser 19,5cm. (54) * Nr. 32 von 200 Objekten. Alfred Grimm (1943) Objektkünstler, Bildhauer, Maler und Zeichner. Er studierte an der Düsseldorfer Kunstakademie bei Beuys. Das Objekt zeigt ein Stück Kuchen, dass wie ein Schachbrett gemustert und mit Schachfiguren dekoriert ist. Zustand: Insgesamt etwas angestaubt, mit altersbedingten Fehlstellen. / Europe. Germany. Grimm, Alfred. “A nice piece of chess cake”. Wooden sculpture on porcelain plate. Signed and dated “A. Grimm – 23.8. 1987“. on the underside of the porcelain plate. Grimm – 23rd August 1987”. Different materials. Porcelain plate, diameter 19.5cm. No. 32 of 200 objects. Alfred Grimm (1943) object artist, sculptor, painter and draftsman. He studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy under Beuys. The object shows a piece of cake patterned like a chessboard and decorated with chess pieces. Overall a bit dusty, with age-related missing parts.
Editions feenschach - phénix. Konvolut von 8 Bänden der Reihe "Editions feenschach - phénix". Hrsg. von Bernd Ellinghoven. Aachen 1992 - 2004. 8°. Mit Abbildungen und Diagrammen; Lesezeichen liegen jeweils bei. Originale schwarze Leinenbände mit goldgeprägtem Titeldruck. (60) * Die Zusammenstellung enthält: 1. Band: Savournin, J.: Lignes et figures ... / 3. Band: Rehm, H. P. Hans + Peter + Rehm = Schach ... Erratablatt liegt bei. / 4. Band: Matthews, R. C. O. Mostly three = movers. Collected chess problems 1939 - 1993 ... Erratazettel liegt bei. / 6. Band: Tauber, Th. As in all arts. Selected chess problems of S. Seider ... / 7. Band: Rice, J. The chessboard adventures of Norman Macleod ... / 8. Band: Kniest, P. u. a. Selbstmatt - Miniaturen. Reflexmatt - Miniaturen. / 9. Band: Rice, J. Chess problem spectrum ... / 10. Band: Brand, Th. u. a. György Paros. Ein Begründer des modernen Hilfsmatts.
Europa. Russland. Keramik. Gzhel. Miniaturschachspiel – Kleiner Tisch als Schale mit Schachfiguren und abnehmbarem Deckel (Schachbrett). 32 kleine stilisierte Spielfiguren in Form eines Kaffeeservice. Keramik in Blau und Weiß glasiert. Auf der Unterseite mit der Marke der “Gzhel“ [Manufaktur Russland] und anderen Bezeichnungen (vergl. dazu Photo im Internet). Produktion des 20. Jahrhunderts. Höhe König: 3,3 cm, Bauer 1,5 cm. Zierschale ca. 17 x 17 cm, Höhe 5,5 cm. (54) * Miniaturschachspiel in ungewöhnlicher Form und Ausführung. / Europe. Russia. Ceramics. Gzhel. Miniature chess set – Small table as a bowl with chess pieces and a removable lid (chessboard). 32 small stylized game figures in the shape of a coffee service. Ceramic glazed in blue and white. On the bottom with the “Gzhel” [manufactory in Russia] mark and other designations (see photo on the internet). 20th century production. King 3,3 cm high, pawn 1,5 cm. Decorative bowl approx. 17 x 17 cm, height 5.5 cm. A complete stylish chess set with minor chips, damages.
Zukertort. Adams, J. Johannes Zukertort. Artist of the Chessboard. Yorklyn, Caissa Editions, 1989. 8°. Mit 1 Bildnis und Diagrammen. 534 Seiten. Originaler roter Leinenband mit goldverziertem Vorderdeckel. (60) * Kieler Schachkatalog 5804. Zustand: Buchschnitt wenig fleckig. Beiliegt: Capablanca. Winter, Edward. Capablanca. A Compendium of Games, Notes, Articles, Correspondence, Illustrations ... Jefferson u. London, McFarland, ca. 1989. 8°. Mit 1 Porträt, 26 Abb. auf Tafeln und Diagrammen. X, 349 Seiten. Orig. Leinenband. Kieler Schachkat. 5394.
STUART MCALPINE MILLER (BRITISH, B. 1964)Man and Chessboard signed 'Stuart Miller' (lower right) oil on canvas 100 x 120cm ARR Provenance Private collection, UKCondition reportSmall tear lower right and craquelure around it.Old repair visible lower right (to left of tear mentioned above). Also patch on back of canvas relating to this repair.Some surface abrasions.Small areas of craquelure.Small abrasion and circular mark to centre, on sleeve.Surface dirt and various small marks.UV light reveals fleck of retouching, including around old repair, and two small patches far right centre.
Y A REGENCY BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD PEMBROKE GAMES TABLE IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, CIRCA 1820 The slide inlaid with a chessboard and concealing a hidden backgammon well 74cm high, 101cm wide (open), 51cm deep Provenance: Gatewick, Steyning, West Sussex Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useThe exterior is fairly uniform but faded, the chessboard timber is darker to the surround, the slide is quite stiff to get back into place - perhaps some lubricant (candle-wax) to the runners may help Some marks to the exteriorOverall solid and stablePlease see additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
AN INDIAN PIETRA DURA WHITE MARBLE TABLE TOP WITH CHESSBOARD Agra, Northern India, late 19th - 20th century Of square shape, the white marble table top featuring a central chequered chessboard surrounded by lush flowering scrolls and two green foliate bands around the edges of the chessboard as well as the external perimeter, profusely decorated with polychrome pietra dura inlays including sections of jasper, carnelian, lapis lazuli, serpentine, red-speckled bloodstone, granite, polychrome marbles and agates, the overall decor reminiscent of pietra dura architectural panels at the Taj Mahal in Agra, resting on a later-matched European cast-iron tripod with scrolls and vegetal volutes.Table top 55cm x 55cm, 70cm high including the tripod Table top 55cm x 55cm, 70cm high including the tripod Qty: 2
A CHESSBOARD WITH TWO SETS OF CHESS PIECES, to include a Anne Carlton chess set, masked medieval figures on contemporary bases, made from stone crushed composite, with the original box, vintage wooden chess pieces full set with leather bound box, a light wood varnished chessboard (Condition Report: the chessboard has a few marks in places and varnish rubbed in places but overall ok condition, all chess sets are complete and no apparent signs of damage), (3)
2 Spiele im Holzkasten. Ende 19. Jh. Kirschbaum und andere Hölzer. Verschließbarer Spielmarken-Kasten mit Schachbrettdeckel, darin Zubehör für verschiedene Spiele (Schachfiguren, Dominosteine aus Bein und Holz, Spieljetons, Dame- und Mühlesteine und Etui mit Spielkarten). 1 Schlüssel. 7 x 25 x 25 cm. / Reise-Steckspiel Solitär, mit unterseitigem Schub für die Spielfiguren. 4,5 x 22 x 13 cm. Bespielt, mit Altersspuren. Aufrufzeit 24. | Okt. 2024 | voraussichtlich 12:52 Uhr (CET)2 games in a wooden box. Late 19th century Cherry and other woods. Lockable token box with chessboard lid, containing accessories for various games (chess pieces, dominoes made of bone and wood, playing chips, checkers and millstones and case with playing cards). 1 key. 7 x 25 x 25 cm. / Solitaire travel pack, with drawer underneath for the playing pieces. 4.5 x 22 x 13 cm. Worn, with signs of age. Call time 24 | Oct. 2024 | probably 12:52 pm (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
3-teilige Figurengruppe "Schachspiel". Schierholz. Stempelmarke, 2. H. 20. Jh. Signiert "v. Schierholz" und "J. Freitag". Polychrom bemalt, goldstaffiert. Rokokoherr (H 16 cm) und Rokokodame (H 20 cm) an einem Schachtisch (H 9 cm) sitzend. Kleiner Farbabplatzer am rechten Schuh des Herren, Schachfiguren (wohl herstellungsbedingt) auf das Schachbrett geklebt. Aufrufzeit 25. | Okt. 2024 | voraussichtlich 16:16 Uhr (CET)3-piece group of figures "Chess game". Schierholz. Stamp mark, 2nd half of the 20th century. Signed "v. Schierholz" and "J. Freitag". Polychrome painted, gilt. Rococo gentleman (h 16 cm) and Rococo lady (h 20 cm) sitting at a chess table (h 9 cm). Small chip to the gentleman's right shoe, chess pieces glued to the chessboard (probably due to the manufacturing process). Call time 25 | Oct. 2024 | probably 16:16 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Biedermeier-Polsterstuhl. Obstholz, massiv und furniert, kirschbaumfarben gebeizt, teils ebonisiert. H 99 cm. Rückenlehne mit geradem Schulterbrett, darin eine Maserholz-Scheinkassette mit Schachbrettrahmung, ornamentaler Mittelsteg, konische Polstersitzfläche mit Jacquard-Streifenstoff, auf 4 leicht geschwungenen Spitzbeinen. Restauriert, 1 Furnierdefekt, leichte Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren. Abholung erforderlich.Aufrufzeit 25. | Okt. 2024 | voraussichtlich 18:56 Uhr (CET)Biedermeier upholstered chair. Fruitwood, solid and veneered, stained cherry, partly ebonized. H 99 cm. Backrest with a straight shoulder board, inside a burlwood ash box with chessboard framing, ornamental central bar, conical upholstered seat with jacquard striped fabric, on 4 slightly curved pointed legs. Restored, 1 veneer defect, slight signs of age and wear. Collection required.Call time Oct. 25 | 2024 | probably 18:56 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.