LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

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A German carved 'Reynard the fox' pattern chess set
Last quarter 19th century
The pieces carved with chess symbols to the base
The king -- 3¾in. (9cm.) high
The pawn -- 2in. (5cm.) high

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Lot Essay

The story of Reynard the Fox was first written by Goethe, 1793. This set depicts Reynard in numerous guises and other animals assuming human poses. The king is 'Noble' the lion, in this instance wearing spectacles, the bishops are Reynard the judge and Reynard the priest, the knights are Reynard drinking, the rooks are towers carved with Reynard seated reading and Reyard dressed in country attire.

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
A comparable set sold Christie's South Kensington, 25th June 1997, lot 704.

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