A Chinese export ivory figural chess set, Canton, 19th century
(32)Estimate $1,200 – $1,800
the white king and queen modelled posssibly as George III and Queen Charlotte, the red stained figures modelled as Imperial rulers, the bishops as mandarins, the knights on horseback, the rooks as elephants surmounted by mahouts and turrets, the pawns as foot soldiers, each supported on pierced ball stands, Moroccan style ivory and mother of pearl inlaid games board box
(32)
the king 14 cm high
- Lot Sold $2,600 (Hammer Price)
- $3,172 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
The white king - the foot reglued just below the pierced ball. White Knight - the base detached beneath the pierced ball. White elephant - the foot reglued beneath the pierced ball. White foot soldier - the foot detached. White foot soldier - the sword missing. White foot soldier - the sword broken off. White foot soldier - the figure detached from the base above the pierced ball. Otherwise generally good condition.
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