591 | | Leonardo Da Vinci Chessmaen Leonardo Da Vincoi Chess Men - Set From Paciolis De Ludo Scachorum 1500
A beautiful High Renaissance chess design, from the recently discovered manuscript by the preeminent Renaissance mathematician Luca Pacioli.
Leonardo Da Vinci, possibly the most revered artist of all time, served as illust (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | | Yes | 3.5 |
917 | | Lego-like Chess Set By Cathay Games Design. Limited photos are available as this set is still in shrink-wrap package. Like New, Pieces and Box. Box size 15.5" x 11.5" x 1.5". Sale.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | | Yes | 0 |
524 | | Lego Vikings sold
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | Denmark | No | 0 |
944 | | Law & Order Chess Set by Doug Anderson Law & Order - Incredible, humoristic and charming chess set. Every piece tells a story. Two different worlds clashing, the Lawful and the Outlaws.
Pieces vary in height, the tallest at over 8" and are mounted on a 2.5" round pedestals, one side black the other white. The board, size 24" x 24" wi (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | USA | No | 8 |
904 | | Large, Staunton, USCF, weighted Wooden Chess Set USCF Staunton design. Heavily weighted, great feel. Pristine condition and great color. Sold
enlarge | Set | Wood | USA | No | 3.75 |
919 | | Large, Staunton, Modern, weighted Wooden Chess Set with Board / box Staunton design. Heavily weighted, great feel. Excellent condition and great color. Looks like Sandalwood and Ebony. Likely early. Felt marked TAICO. With matching solid wooden box 15 1/2" x 7 3/4" when closed, opening into a 13 3/4" x 13 3/4" board with 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" squares. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | | Yes | 3 |
754 | | Large, Staunton, Modern, weighted Wooden Chess Set Staunton design. Heavily weighted, great feel. Pristine condition and great color. Likely early Drueke. With matching solid wooden board, 18" x 18" with 1 7/8" x 1 7/8" squares. Sold
enlarge | Set | Wood | USA | No | 3.625 |
265 | | Large Hand Carved Wooden Chess Set Beautifully turned and carved. Excellent condition. Origin, type of wood or age unknown. Spld.
enlarge | Set | Wood | | No | 5 |
745 | | Large display Chess board With large size, magnetic pieces. 24" board.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | USA | No | 0 |
276 | | Large Christmas Chess Set in Wonderful presentation Box / Board Just in time for the holidays. Never used still in original box. Hand painted wooden chess pieces. Thirty two Chess pieces plus two additional two elves for decoration in the holiday spirit. Box size 19.5" x 19.5" x 2.5", Board size 16" x 16", square 1.75" x 1.75". Kirkland. Sold. | Set | Wood | China | No | 4.75 |
250 | | Large Chinese Ivory Chess set (6.0") Stunning Chinese Ivory Chess set. Pre-ban era most likely early 20th century.
Extremely detailed, beautiful carving large set. Just look at the King, Knight, horse, Rook and other pieces. Large quantity of genuine elephant Ivory was used to make this massive set (almost 5 lb). See close up photos (more...) | Set | Ivory | China | No | 6 |
279 | | Large Cast Bronze/Brass Minoan Ancient Greek Chess Set Rare. 1968. Handmade, signed by Greek artist Christopher Sclavenitis in the Minoan styles of figures, tradition of work of art. Brass/Bronze. Pieces are marked "Greece". Stylish pigures. One side with minotaurs, the other Roosters for pawns. With added beautifully matching original brass board with (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Greece | No | 6 |
481 | | Large Cast Bronze/Brass Minoan Ancient Greek Chess Set Rare. Est. 1960s-1970s (1973). Hand made, signed by Greece artist Selavenitis in the Ninoan figures tradition of work of art. Numbered 97. One side Copper/Bronze the other Brass. With beautifully matching board, hand made and etched. Approx. board 23.5" x 23.5", square 2.25" x 2.25". Pieces in exce (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Greece | No | 5.5 |
899 | | Kermit Collection 3D Chess Set Chess Pieces: K=Kermit, Q=Miss Piggy, B=Fozzie, Swedish Chef, N=Animal, Gonzo, R=Waldorf, Statler, P=Rizzo. Jim Henson Company, 1999. Made in China. Like New, Pieces and Box. Box size 19" x 13.5" x 2". Sale.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | USA | Yes | 3 |
338 | | Keith Haring Chess Set MoMA Exclusive chess set with pieces adapted from some of Harings most beloved works. A cheerful set shaped after sketches that will be instantly recognizable to anyone familiar with the artist, the Keith Haring Chess Set features pawns made of Harings barking dogs and castles shaped like men with t (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | USA | Yes | 2.5 |
733 | | Karpov on Karpov Memories of a Chess World Champion Anatoly Karpov. Near mint condition. Only opened once to take these photos. Limited, Signed, First Edition book. Leather with silk ribbon bookmark. 1991 By Easton Press. Translated by Todd Bludeau. Sale.
enlarge | Book | | USA | Yes | 0 |
529 | | Jaque perfume / eau de toilette, King Miniature perfume by Myrna Pons, FUll with original perfume. Barcelona, Spain. Sale.
enlarge | Figurine-Sculpture | Glass-Crystal | Spain | Yes | 0 |
272 | | Israel bronze full set chess art by the artist Aharon Betzalel 1960s This beautiful bronze/brass was made in the 1960s in Jerusalem. Made by Israeli artist Aharon Betzalel. If set was made in two sizes, the rare being this one which is the large version, double the size of the small one. King over 4.75" tall with 1 3/8" square base. Incredible biblical motif, style, (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | Yes | 4.75 |
910 | | Israel bronze full set chess art by the artist Aharon Betzalel 1960s This beautiful bronze/brass was made in the 1960s in Jerusalem. Made by Israeli artist Aharon Betzalel. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | Yes | 2.5 |
236 | | Israel bronze full set chess art by the artist Aharon Betzalel 1960s This beautiful bronze/brass was made in the 1960s in Jerusalem. Made by Israeli artist Aharon Betzalel.
References:
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/75672455_sterling-chess-set-by-aharon-bezalel
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/16480916_aharon-bezalel-israeli-silver-chess-set-the-pla (more...) | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Israel | Yes | 2.5 |
694 | | Intricately hand carved Chess Set in presentation case Very detailed. Unique and rare Chess set. Beautifully carved. May be molded but not signs / seems visible. In unique presentation case, with wooden base, velvet lined recesses that snugly house each chess piece. The top is sturdy tinted acrylic. Approx. case measures: 14" x 6" x 7". Outstanding. Ma (more...)
enlarge | Set | Composite | India | Yes | 4 |
466 | | International Chess Set - Bamboo Vintage International Chess Set - Bamboo. Made in the peoples republic of China. In fitted box. With Folding board included. Excellent condition. One pieces age-cracked bamboo. Board is stained in a couple of places. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Wood | China | No | 4 |
857 | | Interesting Chess Set made of wrapped wood This Chess set is hand made by wrapping around a string of wood - birch bark and pine root then embellishing with white and black to differentiate the camps. Interesting design and interpretation of the traditional "Staunton" design. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Russia | No | 3 |
447 | | Interesting chess links D: www.teamhassenplug.org/monsterchess/
Paulo de Souza: www.chessfractal.com
D: www.freakonomics.com/2011/06/20/what-chess-tells-us-about-the-value-of-perception/
CCI: www.chesscollectormagazine.co.uk
Diego Alonso: www.flickr.com/photos/44607214@N07/
Slawek Wojtowicz: www.art-chess.com/ | Misc | | | | 0 |
865 | | Interesting "Netsuki" Japanese Chess set Netsuki style. Age, Material unknown, likely molded plastic. Sale.
enlarge | Set | | Japan | Yes | 0 |
885 | | Incredibly Cute Dogs and Cats Chess Set Photos tell it all. Incredibly creative and charming Chess Set. Artisan made. OOAK. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Israel | Yes | 2.25 |
512 | | Incredible, Rare, Ornate Chess Set from Jaipur Most ornate Chess Set. All hand made of silk, cloth, brass, copper wires, beads, brass bells, etc. This set took seventy five days to make by hand and every detail is outstanding. Beautiful presentation box, size 17 3/8" x 9 1/4" x 4 1/2" with designated compartments for the pieces - Camels for Bish (more...)
enlarge | Set | Silk-Cloth | India | Yes | 3.75 |
826 | | Incredible String Art Chess Set Custom Made by Local Artist Dhana Boyle. Fantastic, creative art in two-tone stained wood using a single string art techniques. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | USA | Yes | 3.375 |
738 | | Incredible Selenus Chess Set Marine Ivory or bone fantastic Chess set. One side stained Red the other left natural. Superb condition in great details. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Bone | Germany | Yes | 4.5 |
388 | | Incredible Sea Life Chess Set hand Carved Incredibly beautiful chess set in custom wooden box with storage and playing board. Pieces seem to be hand carved in natural fossilized materials. Pawns seems to be natural fossilized coral; the major pieces carved in fossilized bone, coral or other natural material, possibly amber. The custom board (more...)
enlarge | Set | | | Yes | 2.375 |
656 | | Incredible Benzoni Chess Set Gold/Silver plated Extreme details. Marble board in metal frame raised on four pedestals. Square size approx. 2.5" x 2.5". Every piece signed (Piero Benzoni). Excellent Condition, original purchase price in the $15,000 to $25,000. Outstanding design and execution with a lot of gold and silver.
This set is inspired (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | Italy | No | 4.75 |
747 | | Hunters Chess Set in Custom, compertalized box - board Deer vs Elk hunters chess set in Custom, compartmentalized box/box size 21" x 21 x 4.625" , with 2.375" x 2.375" squares. Large Chess set. Beautiful. Package 25" x 25" x 9", 60LB. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Composite | USA | No | 4 |
239 | | House of Faberge Jeweled Egg Chess Set Franklin Mint House of Faberge Jeweled Egg Chess Set. This is a luxurious collectors egg in which the traditional "surprise" is an extraordinary miniature chess set. Lavishly accented with 24K gold, sterling silver, and a rich red ruby. There is a special drawer in the base of the egg to securely st (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | Yes | 0 |
895 | | Horn/Antlers Chess Set Hand Carved. Beautiful. Great Colors. Observation - one side of White Kings cross is broken. Repair. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Horn-Antler | | Yes | 2.25 |
193 | | Hollywood Chess Set by Doug Anderson Behind and in front of the camera, according to Doug Anderson:
Stars:
Rook-Towering Inferno, Knight-Captain Hook, Bishop-Moses, King-Superman, Queen-Cleopatra, Bishop-Flying Nun, Knight-Frankenstein, Rook-King Kong
Producers and Directors:
Rook-Hollywood sign, Knight-Makeup artist, Bisho (more...) | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | USA | No | 0 |
718 | | Hinged Treasure Chess box Available. | Jewelry | Porcelain-Ceramics | China | Yes | 0 |
390 | | Hindu Ramayana Chess Set, Good Vs Evil. Stunning. Hindu Ramayana Chess Set, Good Vs Evil, Demon and Warrior, Flawless Work Of Art. Intricately carved with amazing workmanship. One of the best made sets I have ever seen. Made in India by a master craftsman c1930-1940, possibly even earlier.
The King of the evil (green) side is represented by Ravan (more...)
enlarge | Set | Bone | India | No | 2.375 |
567 | | Hermann Ohme Style Modern Chess Set A set of lovely chessmen in the OHME style / design. Make, origin, age are unknown. This set has an unique modern style with sleek, minimalistic lines. Felted and weighted - pieces stand very solid. sold
enlarge | Set | Wood | | No | 2.875 |
393 | | Hello Kitty by Sanrio chess set with Castle Stunning gift for Hello Kitty collector. The original, complete chess set, 32 solid pieces one side pre-dominantly Pink the other Light Blue. Included the original Board / Box with two storage drawers for the pieces as well Kitty s castle. The castle can be removed for play and replaced with a chess (more...)
enlarge | Set | Composite | Japan | No | 2.125 |
366 | | Hawaiian Petroglyph Chess Set Rare and uniques Chess set, hand made and each piece signed by Hawaiian
artist I.Lnicki . Purchased from Under the Koa Tree, showcasing Hawaii leading artisans. Pieces represent the following: King = Ali-i (king, noble, royalty); Queen = Rainbow Woman (wise, all seeing); Bishop = Kahuna (priest, (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | Hawaii | Yes | 0 |
932 | | Harry Potter Quidditch Chess Set The Noble Collection, Harry Potter Quidditch Chess Set. TM Warner Brothers Inc. From the description -
A unique and striking chess set that allows players to choose their favorite Hogwarts House as their team. Play Gryffindor vs. Slytherin or Hufflepuff vs. Ravenclaw or any combination. All playin (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | No | 2.5 |
177 | | Handmade, artisan, charming, S. American figures Chess Set Vintage, beautiful, artisan chess set handmade of clay-ceramics, fired and painted. One side red-clay the other black. Ornate details, traditional characters. 2024. Excellent Condition. For Sale.
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Ecuador | Yes | 5.25 |
969 | | Handmade, artisan, charming, British police Chess Set Sale. 2024
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | England | Yes | 3.5 |
778 | | Handmade Mid Century Danish Figural Pottery Clay Chess Set Handsome set. Well crafted, beautiful pieces. Charming set, rare and extremely unique. Likely Danish. Whimsical, with a lot of attention to detail.
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Denmark | No | 0 |
448 | | Hand-Crafted Quilled Paper Chess Set A beautiful, hand-crafted "quilled" (coiled paper) chess set. Each chess piece has been carefully hand-made. A matching chess board has also been hand-made with a quilled floral design. It is nicely recessed within a beautifully carved wooden frame, overlaid with glass. Board measures approximately (more...)
enlarge | Set | Cardboard-Paper | USA | Yes | 3 |
66 | | Hand painted original Palekh on papier-mache This miniature represents a story when a wife came back home and was amazed to find her husband playing chess with a bear. "That's the smartest bear I've ever seen."
"Nah, he's not so smart," the husband replied. "I've beaten him three games out of five."
Box is stored in a small pouch, made of (more...) | Houseware | Other | Russia | | 1.5 |
798 | | Hand Painted Metal Unicorn Fantasy Chess Set, 32 Heavy Lead Pieces, 3" Castle Nicely painted and perfect set of fantasy or unicorn themed chess pieces.
These are very heavy because theyre made from lead.
Great collectible set! Sale.
enlarge | Set | Metal | | Yes | 0 |
536 | | Hand painted Chess wine-glasses set of six Each painted with two versions of a different piece, in black and white and additional, partial chess board.
enlarge | Houseware | Glass-Crystal | USA | No | 8 |
680 | | Hand Made Russian Porcelain, Gzehel. Battle of Kulikovo Chess Set White represents Prince Dmitry Donskoy ("Moscowians"), note all weapons pointing up ; Black represents Mongolian Khan Mamai, note all weapons pointing down.
By artist Garanin. Each piece is signed at the bottom underside. Board signed both front and back. Yuri Garanin has been an artist at Gzhel (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Russia | No | 0 |
556 | | Hand made Chess Set and board, One of a kind 1976
enlarge | Set | Other | England | No | 0 |