Lot 46
46
A South African carved ivory and hardwood animalier chess set
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VA… Read more
A South African carved ivory and hardwood animalier chess set

FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURY

Details
A South African carved ivory and hardwood animalier chess set
First half 20th century
The king -- 3¼in. (8.2cm.) high; the pawn -- 1 7/8in. (4.7cm.) high
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis This lot is subject to Collection and Storage charges

Lot Essay

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Ned Munger, Cultures, Chess & Art, Volume I, Sub Saharan Africa, published Mundial Press, 1996. Cf. plate 45.

More from THE KASPER STOCK COLLECTION OF CHESS SETS

View All
View All