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Ettore Chiesa, a man born and brought up in Milan, now retired and unwilling to appear in public, has devoted over 40 years of his life assembling this extraordinary collection of chess sets. As often happens, Chiesa's collection started almost by chance and began by gathering as many pieces as possible, in no strict order, following only his aesthetic instinct. Eventually, an amateur interest was replaced by expertise, and his initial desire to build a large collection gave way to the passion to build a prestigious one. The process of collecting has not been easy but has lead to an intellectual adventure involving extensive research and study. The theme that pervades this fascinating collection derives from Chiesa's Italian heritage and the aspiration to rival large international collections. Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarise themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import any lot which contains an element of an endangered species. Please contact your shipping agent or a member of the department for further information. All sold lots not cleared by 1.00 p.m. on the 5th Friday following the sale will be removed to the warehouse of Cadogan Tate Fine Art Logistics Ltd. Please see page (PLEASE FILL IN PAUL) for further details. Please note all lots highlighted in red are to be sold with no reserve.

AN ITALIAN CARVED IVORY DIPTYCH

IN THE MEDIEVAL STYLE, SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY

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AN ITALIAN CARVED IVORY DIPTYCH
IN THE MEDIEVAL STYLE, SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY
The chain hinged interior carved with tiered scenes of Medieval knights and courtiers, the exterior depicting a knight on horse-back above a row of knights bearing shields
6½in. (16.5cm.) high
Together with a carved bone figure of a queen, 20th century, modelled in a Medieval style -- 7in. (17.7cm.) high (2)

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