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A Hungarian silver, enamel, and gem-set chess set, 20th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Silver, Enamel, & Gem-set
- height of King 3 5/8 in., length of board 21 3/8 in.
- 9.2, 40.4cm
the board on wood plateau with enameled plaques at the sides and figures at the corners in front of scrolling foliage mounted with turquoises and pearls, the top lifting to store the pieces, one side enameled in light green coats, the bases painted with green foliage on white and set with garnets; the other side enemeled dark green and set with opals, the Kings and Queens with red cloaks
Provenance
Judge Roy Hofheinz (1912-1982), Mayor of Houston, part owner of the RIngling Brothers Circus, and one of the developers of Astroturf. He was insturmental in creating Houston's Major League Baseball franchise.
Condition
a crack to enamel panel on each side of board, one light green castle with chips and enamel loss, one turquoise on a board corner mount with crack, otherwise good
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.