A Chinese export natural and stained red ivory figural 'Burmese' pattern chess set, Canton, mid 19th century
(33)Estimate $1,800 – $2,500
PROPERTY FROM THE ZORICH COLLECTION, ADELAIDE
the kings and queens each carved with pierced crowns, the bishops as mitres, the knights as horses' heads, the rooks as turrets with flag surmounts, white for French, red for British, all pieces with foliate carved stems and lotus bases, black lacquer games board box gilt with landscape borders
(33)
king 8.7 cm high, board 42.5 cm wide
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |