Lot 27
27
A Cantonese carved ivory figural chess set
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A Cantonese carved ivory figural chess set

FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY

Details
A Cantonese carved ivory figural chess set
First half 19th century
One side stained red, the king modelled as George III, the opposing natural side with the king modelled as a Chinese Emperor
The king -- 4¾in. (12cm.) high; the pawn -- 2½in. (6.3cm.) 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:
Keats Chessmen for Collector's, 1985. A comparable set is illustrated, pl. 201, page 175,
A related set was sold by Christie's South Kensington, 26 November 2003, lot 297.

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