Lot 1659
 

GIUSEPPE VASARI FIGURAL CHESS SET crafted in Italy, the marble and blue hardstone board on an ornate cast metal frame on four scrolling figural bracket feet, with thirty-two gilded white metal pieces, each modelled as a medieval figure or building on a leaf cast base, each piece with etched 'Vasari' signature, some with paper label, the board 40cm x 40cm

 

A condition report is offered as an indication of any issues visible to the naked eye. As none of our staff is a professional conservator or restorer, buyers must satisfy themselves in respect of condition. The condition report does not form part of any contract between McTear's and the buyer, and all lots are offered "as is" in accordance with our Terms of Business available on our website.

 

Sold for £750
Estimated at £300 - £500


Condition Report
All of the lances and staffs have bends. The knights on horseback have bent swords, one which is fractured near the hilt. The four towers all have bent finials. Nearly all nead attention.

 
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