| 752 |  | Stunning Lucite Chess set w/board
Stunning modern design of Lucite-Acrylic chess pieces. One side translucent the other smoke (black-graphite-purple) gives this set a stunning presence. A matching 17" x 17", half inch thick board just complement and completes this wonderful set. Sold.
 enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | | Yes | 4 |
| 779 |  | Rare Ralph Therrien Internally Sculpted Acrylic Hands Over Chess Board
Gifted sculptor Ralph Therrien painstakingly carved out breathtaking detail within the solid acrylic block apparently using tiny dental drills. Even the veins, tendons and fingernails are sculptured on the backs of the Chess players hands.
Only one other similar sculpture created by Ralph Therrie (more...)
enlarge | Picture Art | Lucite-Acrylic | USA | Yes | 2 |
| 959 |  | OOAK Lucite towers chess set
Fantastic chess set made of layered Lucite rings mounted on central metal shaft, white on one side black for the other. These beautiful chess pieces are made from a very thick (~1/2") Lucite by cutting round disks using precision laser. The horse head is further elongated. Each piece is assembled by (more...)
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | USA | No | 3.75 |
| 966 |  | Vintage Lucite chess set
Mid Century. Likely by Charles Hollis Jones. Excellent condition. Beautiful, intricate design. Stylish Lucite pieces mounted on metal bases. One side transparent the other brown-smoke. Matching, multi-layers board approx. 16" x 16" with 1.875" squares included and all in the original cardboard prese (more...)
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | USA | Yes | 3 |
| 978 |  | Stunning Isamu Noguchi Chess Set
Superb Reproduction of an unbelievable modernistic design Chess Set form 1944 by Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi. Foldable board Perspex-plexiglass 22" x 24". For Sale. 2024.
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enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | Switzerland | Yes | 3 |
| 169 |  | Chess trunk
Chess-Coal trunk, brass plated, decorated with multiple scenes of tavern-life chess playing. arrival2008 | Furniture | Brass-Copper-Bronze | England | No | 13 |
| 236 |  | Israel bronze full set chess art by the artist Aharon Betzalel 1960s
This beautiful bronze/brass was made in the 1960s in Jerusalem. Made by Israeli artist Aharon Betzalel.
References:
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/75672455_sterling-chess-set-by-aharon-bezalel
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/16480916_aharon-bezalel-israeli-silver-chess-set-the-pla (more...) | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | Yes | 2.5 |
| 272 |  | Israel bronze full set chess art by the artist Aharon Betzalel 1960s
This beautiful bronze/brass was made in the 1960s in Jerusalem. Made by Israeli artist Aharon Betzalel. If set was made in two sizes, the rare being this one which is the large version, double the size of the small one. King over 4.75" tall with 1 3/8" square base. Incredible biblical motif, style, (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | Yes | 4.75 |
| 275 |  | Vintage Brass Etching Chess Game Scene
Victorian men playing in a pub. Very ornate and well decorated brass etching. Large size, almost 25" diameter. Made in England. Sale. | Picture Art | Brass-Copper-Bronze | England | Yes | 25 |
| 279 |  | Large Cast Bronze/Brass Minoan Ancient Greek Chess Set
Rare. 1968. Handmade, signed by Greek artist Christopher Sclavenitis in the Minoan styles of figures, tradition of work of art. Brass/Bronze. Pieces are marked "Greece". Stylish pigures. One side with minotaurs, the other Roosters for pawns. With added beautifully matching original brass board with (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Greece | No | 6 |
| 310 |  | Vintage Bronze Chess Set from the 50-60s, Israel Hans Teppich, rounded
Vintage chess set Hans Teppich handmade bronze Israel
Vintage Chess Set by Hans Teppich. Jerusalem, 1950s-1960s. Cast bronze. Complete set of 32 chess pieces with Teppich s characteristic design. This set comes in stored in the original compartmentalized, handmade wooden box that opens into a pla (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | Yes | 0 |
| 311 |  | Copper vs Brass unique industrial chess set
Large and heavy chess set made of industrial- plumbing brass and copper parts in interesting chess design. The pieces and felted to protect the playing area and are great to play with as well as display and make for a great conversation. 2021. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | USA | Yes | 5 |
| 326 |  | Stunning Brutalist Bronze Chess set
Wonderful vintage 1960s era artisan handcrafted bronze Brutalist modernist chess set in the style of Giacometti. Each piece is an individually cast and is a work of art. The patina is different for each side - one side green the other red tinted. Fantastic abstract pieces yet true and recognizable c (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Italy | Yes | 0 |
| 347 |  | OOAK superbly crafted Chess Set
This extraordinary Non-Traditional chess set was meticulously crafted of 436 individual machined solid Brass and Acrylic segments, using "old school" machine shop theories, principals, and practices. No CNC or computerized equipment were involved. Heavy and elaborate set. All bases are felt protecte (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | USA | Yes | 4.5 |
| 348 |  | Vintage Unique Socrates Bronze-brass Chess set
Old bronze chess of one of historys most famous philosophers, the creator of critical thinking in Ancient Greece. Socrates as the central figure of this sculptural chess handmade in copper or heavy bronze with craftsman sizes. Board made of brass. Shows signs of age and use but all in very good cond (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Greece | Yes | 2.25 |
| 370 |  | Stunning vintage, British History Chess set
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A different vintage British Chess set, May 2019
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Update 2019/06/13: Signature reads Lawrian facit, which translates from Latin to Lawrian made (made by Lawrian). Possibly silversmith Christopher Lawrence who founded end 1960ies (1968?) the H (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | England | Yes | 5 |
| 376 |  | Beautiful Indian, Brass-Bronze artisan Chess set
Depicting Indian figures. King and Queen riding elephants, Camels as Bishops, Horses as Knights, Elephants as bishops and foot soldiers for pawns. 5 LB of metal. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | India | Yes | 3 |
| 379 |  | OOAK Vintage artisan stunning Chess Set
Imaginative mid-century work by American artist from Sheffield Massachusetts(?) representing iconic figures of historic and art importance.
This very unique and rare chess set is truly thirty two sculptures with erotic(?) emphasis. The pieces are hand crafted and have a somewhat grotesque look and (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | USA | No | 0 |
| 955 | | research "Flamenco"
Made of horseshoe nails and screw parts. | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Spain | Yes | 3.5 |
| 429 |  | OOAK artisan Chess set - Copper, Brass, Wood by Andrzej Nowakowscy
A wonderful hand made chess set by Magda and Andrzej Nowakowscy of Warsaw Poland in 1977. The two camps represent Medieval-Viking figures. One side in copper, the other side in brass. Each piece is made of Brass and Copper and elaborated in details with decorative materials as needed. The 19" x 19" (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Poland | No | 7.25 |
| 444 |  | One-of-a-kind Chess Menora Hans Teppich from the 50-60s, Israel Hans Teppich
Vintage. Pawns as candle holders. Fantastic. See relates chess set. 1950-1960. Sale.
enlarge | Houseware | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | No | 0 |
| 451 |  | Trophies Chess Set
Original Trophies Chess Set. Limited edition. Kings marked CCI. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | India | No | 4 |
| 458 |  | One-of-a-kind Chess Menora Hans Teppich from the 50-60s, Israel Hans Teppich
Vintage. Fantastic. See relates chess set. Hans Teppich handmade, cast bronze. Engraved Israel in English and Jerusalem in Hebrew. Excellent condition with some aging marks. One candle cup cracked. Teppich s characteristic design. Hans Teppich was born in Germany in 1904. After finishing school in B (more...)
enlarge | Houseware | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | Yes | 12 |
| 481 |  | Large Cast Bronze/Brass Minoan Ancient Greek Chess Set
Rare. Est. 1960s-1970s (1973). Hand made, signed by Greece artist Selavenitis in the Ninoan figures tradition of work of art. Numbered 97. One side Copper/Bronze the other Brass. With beautifully matching board, hand made and etched. Approx. board 23.5" x 23.5", square 2.25" x 2.25". Pieces in exce (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Greece | No | 5.5 |
| 486 |  | Scaccomoto chess set by Franco Rocco 1960-1970.
A puzzle sculpture and chess set designed by Franco Rocco and sold in very limited numbers, 1000 max. Made of solid polished brass with one set chromed. Amazingly engineered with absolute precision. Both pieces are signed and numbered by the artist. Each side composed of 17 pieces - 16 for the chess (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Italy | Yes | 0 |
| 494 |  | Vintage Bronze Biblical figures from the 50-60s, Israel Hans Teppich
Vintage Biblical figures Hans Teppich handmade bronze Israel. Produced by Hans Teppich. Jerusalem, 1950s-1960s. Cast bronze. Various figures include Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, King David, King Salomon, Queen Sheba, Profet and Queen Esther and unidentified figure. In Teppichs characteristic desi (more...)
enlarge | Misc | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | Yes | 2.5 |
| 548 |  | Vintage Bronze Chess Set from the 50-60s, Israel Hans Teppich, pointed
Vintage chess set Hans Teppich handmade bronze Israel
Chess pieces produced by Hans Teppich. Jerusalem, 1950s-1960s. Cast bronze. Complete set of chess pieces with Teppichs characteristic design. Unmarked. Placed in original wooden box with etched decorations. Box 25 x 13 cm. Needs some good clea (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | Yes | 2.5 |
| 551 |  | Breathtaking! Late 1800 / Early 1900 Chess Set in Custom Box
Unique. Fantastic. Pieces marked and dated on Knights, one of each side 1905. White Knight is also stamped with Manufacturer(?) logo, black knight with Owner (?) initials (could be G?C.) Pieces made of bronze/brass and coated one side black the other chrome. Box Mahogany (?), 13" x 13" x 5.5". Unde (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | England | | 3.25 |
| 690 |  | Vintage copper / brass metal chess board
Made of 64 individual square made of copper / tin alternating colors. This is framed by a beautifully etched decorative brass enclosure. The sides and bottom of the board are covered with a thin brass sheet. All this seems to be nailed into and covering a wood base with small brass nails - four for (more...)
enlarge | Board-Box | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Nepal | Yes | 0 |
| 720 |  | Chess Olympiad Israel 1964 & 1974
Two coins, from the 1964 and the 1974 events. Excellent condition. Sale.
enlarge | Jewelry | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | Yes | 0 |
| 730 |  | Vintage Copper Etching Chess Game Scene
Victorian men playing in a pub. Very ornate and well decorated copper etching. Large size 25" x 32" height. Made in Belgium. Sold.
enlarge | Picture Art | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Belgium | No | 32 |
| 741 |  | Comemorative medal - 17th World Students Championship
Israel 1970. Sale.
enlarge | Jewelry | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | Yes | 0 |
| 756 |  | Excellent Brass/bronze Chess set in custom box / board
One side natural brass, the other bronze/darkened brass. In Nice storage box with slide top board. Approx. box size 9" x 9" x 2.5". Sold
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | | No | 2.75 |
| 777 |  | Vintage Bronze Chess Set from the 40s, Israel Hans Teppich, ornate
Vintage chess set Hans Teppich handmade bronze Israel Chess pieces produced by Hans Teppich. This version was likely one of the first ever created, likely in the late 40s (possibly between 1934 - 1948!). The pieces are super ornate and marked "Palestine". Later versions were marked Jerusalem, Israel (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | No | 2.5 |
| 963 | | Research Chess Set Puzzle Structure Art Cubo, French
Chess sculpture, thirty-two brass-copper-bronze pieces assembled into a single, elongated cube. Designed by French sculptor Jean Claude Laporte (Yanko). The chess pieces are fully functional and when game is over, can be assembled into a multi-layer cuboid. Assembly is somewhat complex - the pieces (more...) | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | France | Yes | 3.5 |
| 910 |  | Israel bronze full set chess art by the artist Aharon Betzalel 1960s
This beautiful bronze/brass was made in the 1960s in Jerusalem. Made by Israeli artist Aharon Betzalel. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | Yes | 2.5 |
| 947 |  | Vintage Bronze Chess Set from the 50-60s, Israel Hans Teppich, decorated
Vintage chess set Hans Teppich handmade bronze Israel
Chess pieces produced by Hans Teppich. Jerusalem, 1950s-1960s. Cast bronze. Complete set of chess pieces with Teppichs characteristic design. Unmarked. Placed in original wooden box with etched decorations. Box 25 x 13 cm. Needs some good clea (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | Yes | 2.5 |
| 951 |  | Stunning Brutalist Bronze Chess set African theme
Wonderful mid-century bronze African tribal Chess set. Brutalist, "Frederick Weinberg" 32 Piece Chess figures housed in a wooden presentation box with top leather board/playing area.
Each piece is individually cast and a work of art. The finish patina is different for each side - one side redish (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Africa | No | 7 |
| 965 |  | Rare Vintage William McMahon Broze-Nickel Chess set, Kingquest
A unique Brutalist/semi-abstract style Chess set designed by William McMahon, 1964. Included also the original certificate/flyer. Unusual chess set fully captures the nobility, valor and mystery of the Age of Chivalry. Song of Roland - In the game of chess, the King is the Quest. "Let them encounter (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | USA | Yes | 3.25 |
| 186 |  | Chess
Frame 17 1/8"x13 1/8 | Picture Art | Canvas | | | 16 |
| 298 |  | Abstract Modernist Pretty Woman Cubism Surrealism Chess
Original acrylic painting on canvas board, in stunning colors by Richardo Maya. Picture was originally purchased directly from the artist. Cuban Painter who lives and works in Granada, Nicaragua. His work is described as "...characteristic art work shows an invitation to introspection in human psych (more...)
enlarge | Picture Art | Canvas | Nicaragua | Yes | 16 |
| 780 |  | Stunning Chess Agamograph by Yaacov Agam
Beautiful Chess art by Israeli artist Yaacov Agam. Framed 18" x 18". Signed by the artist and numbered 75 out of 180. In this Agamograph, a complete chess board, 64 black and white squares, can be view from the right. As the viewpoint shifts to the left, a transition to color occurs and the final vi (more...)
enlarge | Houseware | Canvas | USA | No | 8 |
| 64 |  | Nichole Miller chess tie
Fantastic chess tie "Make your move" by Nichole Miller. Sold. | Garment | Silk-Cloth | USA | No | 0 |
| 418 |  | Beautiful Chess Tie
Sold
enlarge | Garment | Silk-Cloth | | No | 0 |
| 421 |  | Outstanding, Vintage Chess Tie
sold
enlarge | Garment | Silk-Cloth | | No | 0 |
| 461 |  | Beautiful, Vintage Chess tie
sold
enlarge | Garment | Silk-Cloth | | No | 0 |
| 616 |  | Vintage, Beautiful. Original Chess shawl
Vintage, Beautiful. Original Chess shawl. Material and age unknown, possibly silk. Excellent condition. Very minimal edge wear. Sale.
enlarge | Garment | Silk-Cloth | | Yes | 0 |
| 489 |  | Chess tie
Sale.
enlarge | Garment | Silk-Cloth | Italy | Yes | 0 |
| 512 |  | Incredible, Rare, Ornate Chess Set from Jaipur
Most ornate Chess Set. All hand made of silk, cloth, brass, copper wires, beads, brass bells, etc. This set took seventy five days to make by hand and every detail is outstanding. Beautiful presentation box, size 17 3/8" x 9 1/4" x 4 1/2" with designated compartments for the pieces - Camels for Bish (more...)
enlarge | Set | Silk-Cloth | India | Yes | 3.75 |
| 521 |  | Peanuts Snoopy 1958 Chess Tie 1958
Great Condition. sold
enlarge | Garment | Silk-Cloth | USA | No | 0 |
