Classical Revival Parian Chess Set c1880 Attributed Austrian, courtesy of Jeffrey Lawrence

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Nov 19, 2020 - Dec 13, 2020

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• Lot Description
  Circa 1880s, attributed Austrian. Beautifully detailed parian figures of gods, goddesses, and temples are the theme of this classic chess set. Perfect to play chess with or brilliant randomly distributed in a décor. Excellent condition.
  
  SIZE: The pieces range from the pawn at 2 1/4 inches high to the king at 4 3/4 inches high
  
  HALLMARKS: RKS hallmark
  
  Remarks From Lawrence Jeffrey: “An iconic allegory, as the gods play with our lives as though we are chess pieces, so too can we play chess with statues of them!”
  
  Jewelry acquired from Lawrence Jeffrey must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
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