| 826 |  | Incredible String Art Chess Set
Custom Made by Local Artist Dhana Boyle. Fantastic, creative art in two-tone stained wood using a single string art techniques. Sale.
 enlarge | Set | Wood | USA | Yes | 3.375 |
| 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 |
| 885 |  | Incredibly Cute Dogs and Cats Chess Set
Photos tell it all. Incredibly creative and charming Chess Set. Artisan made. OOAK. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Israel | Yes | 2.25 |
| 865 |  | Interesting "Netsuki" Japanese Chess set
Netsuki style. Age, Material unknown, likely molded plastic. Sale.
enlarge | Set | | Japan | Yes | 0 |
| 447 | | Interesting chess links
D: www.teamhassenplug.org/monsterchess/
Paulo de Souza: www.chessfractal.com
D: www.freakonomics.com/2011/06/20/what-chess-tells-us-about-the-value-of-perception/
CCI: www.chesscollectormagazine.co.uk
Diego Alonso: www.flickr.com/photos/44607214@N07/
Slawek Wojtowicz: www.art-chess.com/ | Misc | | | | 0 |
| 857 |  | Interesting Chess Set made of wrapped wood
This Chess set is hand made by wrapping around a string of wood - birch bark and pine root then embellishing with white and black to differentiate the camps. Interesting design and interpretation of the traditional "Staunton" design. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Russia | No | 3 |
| 466 |  | International Chess Set - Bamboo
Vintage International Chess Set - Bamboo. Made in the peoples republic of China. In fitted box. With Folding board included. Excellent condition. One pieces age-cracked bamboo. Board is stained in a couple of places. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Wood | China | No | 4 |
| 694 |  | Intricately hand carved Chess Set in presentation case
Very detailed. Unique and rare Chess set. Beautifully carved. May be molded but not signs / seems visible. In unique presentation case, with wooden base, velvet lined recesses that snugly house each chess piece. The top is sturdy tinted acrylic. Approx. case measures: 14" x 6" x 7". Outstanding. Ma (more...)
enlarge | Set | Composite | India | Yes | 4 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 529 |  | Jaque perfume / eau de toilette, King
Miniature perfume by Myrna Pons, FUll with original perfume. Barcelona, Spain. Sale.
enlarge | Figurine-Sculpture | Glass-Crystal | Spain | Yes | 0 |
| 733 |  | Karpov on Karpov
Memories of a Chess World Champion Anatoly Karpov. Near mint condition. Only opened once to take these photos. Limited, Signed, First Edition book. Leather with silk ribbon bookmark. 1991 By Easton Press. Translated by Todd Bludeau. Sale.
enlarge | Book | | USA | Yes | 0 |
| 338 |  | Keith Haring Chess Set
MoMA Exclusive chess set with pieces adapted from some of Harings most beloved works. A cheerful set shaped after sketches that will be instantly recognizable to anyone familiar with the artist, the Keith Haring Chess Set features pawns made of Harings barking dogs and castles shaped like men with t (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | USA | Yes | 2.5 |
| 899 |  | Kermit Collection 3D Chess Set
Chess Pieces: K=Kermit, Q=Miss Piggy, B=Fozzie, Swedish Chef, N=Animal, Gonzo, R=Waldorf, Statler, P=Rizzo. Jim Henson Company, 1999. Made in China. Like New, Pieces and Box. Box size 19" x 13.5" x 2". Sale.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | USA | Yes | 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 250 |  | Large Chinese Ivory Chess set (6.0")
Stunning Chinese Ivory Chess set. Pre-ban era most likely early 20th century.
Extremely detailed, beautiful carving large set. Just look at the King, Knight, horse, Rook and other pieces. Large quantity of genuine elephant Ivory was used to make this massive set (almost 5 lb). See close up photos (more...) | Set | Ivory | China | No | 6 |
| 276 |  | Large Christmas Chess Set in Wonderful presentation Box / Board
Just in time for the holidays. Never used still in original box. Hand painted wooden chess pieces. Thirty two Chess pieces plus two additional two elves for decoration in the holiday spirit. Box size 19.5" x 19.5" x 2.5", Board size 16" x 16", square 1.75" x 1.75". Kirkland. Sold. | Set | Wood | China | No | 4.75 |
| 745 |  | Large display Chess board
With large size, magnetic pieces. 24" board.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | USA | No | 0 |
| 265 |  | Large Hand Carved Wooden Chess Set
Beautifully turned and carved. Excellent condition. Origin, type of wood or age unknown. Spld.
enlarge | Set | Wood | | No | 5 |
| 754 |  | Large, Staunton, Modern, weighted Wooden Chess Set
Staunton design. Heavily weighted, great feel. Pristine condition and great color. Likely early Drueke. With matching solid wooden board, 18" x 18" with 1 7/8" x 1 7/8" squares. Sold
enlarge | Set | Wood | USA | No | 3.625 |
| 919 |  | Large, Staunton, Modern, weighted Wooden Chess Set with Board / box
Staunton design. Heavily weighted, great feel. Excellent condition and great color. Looks like Sandalwood and Ebony. Likely early. Felt marked TAICO. With matching solid wooden box 15 1/2" x 7 3/4" when closed, opening into a 13 3/4" x 13 3/4" board with 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" squares. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | | Yes | 3 |
| 904 |  | Large, Staunton, USCF, weighted Wooden Chess Set
USCF Staunton design. Heavily weighted, great feel. Pristine condition and great color. Sold
enlarge | Set | Wood | USA | No | 3.75 |
| 944 |  | Law & Order Chess Set by Doug Anderson
Law & Order - Incredible, humoristic and charming chess set. Every piece tells a story. Two different worlds clashing, the Lawful and the Outlaws.
Pieces vary in height, the tallest at over 8" and are mounted on a 2.5" round pedestals, one side black the other white. The board, size 24" x 24" wi (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | USA | No | 8 |
| 524 |  | Lego Vikings
sold
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | Denmark | No | 0 |
| 917 |  | Lego-like Chess Set
By Cathay Games Design. Limited photos are available as this set is still in shrink-wrap package. Like New, Pieces and Box. Box size 15.5" x 11.5" x 1.5". Sale.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | | Yes | 0 |
| 591 |  | Leonardo Da Vinci Chessmaen
Leonardo Da Vincoi Chess Men - Set From Paciolis De Ludo Scachorum 1500
A beautiful High Renaissance chess design, from the recently discovered manuscript by the preeminent Renaissance mathematician Luca Pacioli.
Leonardo Da Vinci, possibly the most revered artist of all time, served as illust (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | | Yes | 3.5 |
| 438 |  | Limited Edition Disney Mice Chess set
One of a Limited Edition of 250 sets. Complete set 32 pieces "Mousesters". One side bronzed-copper the other bronzed-silver. Including Original Board as well as certificate of authenticity, still sealed in original protective pouch. Condition like new in original package. 2023. For sale.
enlarge | Set | Composite | USA | Yes | 3 |
| 884 |  | Limited Edition Extruded Aluminum Chess Set
Created by the Columbia Aluminum Extrusion Group, the Aluminum Chess Set is a limited edition chess set produced for promotional purposes in the mid-1990s. This set carries the Arcadia, Vernon CA company name. Made in extruded aluminum, the chess set consists of 32 playing pieces vying for supremacy (more...)
enlarge | Set | Aluminum | USA | Yes | 5 |
| 968 |  | Limited edition Shabbat Shalom silver chess set
Gorgeous Sterling Silver and gilded sterling silver chess set created in Netanya by Israeli Silversmiths Caspi Silver. One of a limited edition of only 100 ever made. Superb craftsmanship and attention to detail. Exquisite chess set in which the pieces are represented by figures and symbols of the J (more...)
enlarge | Set | Silver | Israel | Yes | 2.4 |
| 615 |  | Locks and keys Chess Set - fantastic art
By artisans Matvey Solovyev and Nina Tsypina. 2001. Storage box / Board 10" x 10" x 1.25" (when closed), square 1.25" x 1.25".
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | No | 2.375 |
| 248 |  | Lovely Nautical Chess set in storage box / Board
Lovely design. Captains, sailors, ships, light houses and sea birds. Colorful. Board size 13.25" x 13.25". Board closes into compartmentalized storage of 3.5" deep. Square size 1.5". Sale. | Set | Composite | China | Yes | 2.75 |
| 522 |  | M. Czerniak - La Defenca Francesa
French Defence by M. Czerniak. Argentina 1960. Sale.
enlarge | Book | | | Yes | 0 |
| 755 |  | Macao style green and ivory metal Chess set
Macao metal chess set. One site painted Green the other white-ivory. Very ornate. The royal pieces, bishops and pawns carved with human heads, the European king and queen portrayed as Carlos I of Portugal and Marie Amelia, versus orientals. Knights as horses heads, rooks as turrets with sentry huts (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | | No | 2.875 |
| 967 |  | Majestic Bone, Indian Lotus Chess Set
Rare, Lotus theme, Unique Chess set. Hand carved in camel bone and painted. The Laboure and meticulous work of many months by mater carvers. One side predominantly green the other pink. Human Kings and Queens, Camels for Bishops, Horses as Knights, Elephants as Rooks and foot soldiers for Pawns. All (more...)
enlarge | Set | Bone | India | Yes | 7 |
| 1 |  | Make Your Own Chess Set
David Carroll
Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N.J., USA
Published 1974
150 pages | Book | | | | 6.25 |
| 321 |  | Malevich Inspired Wood Handmade Chess set
OOAK Wooden chess set by artist Viktor Dorofeev from Kursk, Russia. Viktor started to sell his craft in Moscow, in the famous art fair on Arbat Street back in the 1990s, right after the collapse of the USSR. Today, his unique work of art can be found in collections in almost every part of the world, (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | Russia | No | 0 |
| 426 |  | Man Ray Chess Set
A 20th century licensed reproduction of the iconic 1920 Man Ray chess set. Made in Germany from solid beech wood with clear lacquered and black painted finishes. In Original box. Excellent condition.For Sold. 2022.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Germany | No | 3.25 |
| 898 |  | Marvel Heroes Chess Set
White (Silver): K=Captain America, Q=Jean Grey, B=Daredevil, N=Spider-Man, R=Hulk, P=Wolverine. Black (Gold): K=Kingpin, Q=Mystique, B=Dr. Octopus, N=Venom, R=Magneto, P=Lizard. Made by Pressman, 2003. Made in China. Like New, Pieces and Box. Box size 15.5" x 11.5" x 2.5". Sale.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | USA | Yes | 3.5 |
| 6 |  | Master Pieces - The Story of Chess: the pieces, players and passion of 1,000 years
Gareth Williams
A Quintet Book
Published by Apple Press, London, England
Published 2000
160 pages | Book | | | | 8 |
| 346 |  | MAX STUDIO Modern Acrylic Chess Set
MAX STUDIO Modern Acrylic Chess Set
Acrylic-Lucite Chess set by Max Studio Home with accompanying blue and white board in framed in black stitched leather. Pieces sparkle through reflecting light through the bases. From the product: "Max Studios Collections brings you chess redesigned for the mod (more...)
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | | No | 0 |
| 474 |  | Mazzetti Grappa Chess Set in Wooden Case
sold
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | Italy | No | 0 |
| 799 |  | Medieval Style Tin Pewter Spanish Galleon Chess Set with Travel Mat
What an awesome and very unique chess set! This is a replica set of an original set found in the Captains cabin of a sunken Spanish Galleon off the Florida coast, or so the story goes.
It is still a really fun set. The mat rolls up and has its own carrying case. The mat and pouch are a synthetic (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | Spain | No | 3 |
| 902 |  | Meenakari Chess set in stunning colors and beauty
Meenakari, Indian form of art where an artist uses enamel based paint in various bright colors over a metal / ceramics piece to produce stunning results, mainly in production of jewelry and other items of decoration. This complete chess set is made in such colors and techniques where the chess piece (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | India | No | 3 |
| 874 |  | Metal Alloy Baseball players Chess Set
Beautiful Metal Alloy Baseball Players Chess Set with wooden Board and Storage Box.
In original box, by Merkury Gaming. Excellent condition.
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | No | 0 |
| 59 |  | Metal and Penny chess set
Precision made, aluminum chess set. Each piece contains two pennies at mid-section, raised on one side, flat on the other. One side black the other silver aluminum. The pieces are stored in a red-lined box with individual compartments for each piece. The game is played on the reverse side of the sto (more...) | Set | Metal | USA | No | 3.125 |
| 161 |  | Metal and wood Chess set
Metal and wood chess set. Top and base are metal, gold color. Center part is wood, grains show well, one side stained natural-light the other stained brown-dark. arrival2008. Sale. | Set | Metal | Italy | Yes | 3.25 |
| 838 | | Metal Chess Set/Game, Inlaid Wood Board w/ Storage, Very Attractive
Very attractive Aluminum Metal Chess Set whose board has built-in storage.Board measures 10 1/4" and 2 1/4" inches tall. Excellent condition. The sliding door that houses the pieces has a spring-loaded ball-bearing latch that keeps the door closed. Pieces are stored in two bags for protection. There (more...) | Set | Metal | | Yes | 1.875 |
| 60 |  | Metal, hand made naive chess set
Hand made copper, brass and stainless steel figural set made in Zimbabwe. Kings as warriors, rooks as huts and pawns as busts. With matching copper/brass board. Arrival2018. Sale. | Set | Metal | Zimbabwe | Yes | 2.5 |
