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  • CHESS SET BY MAN RAY AT CHRISTIE’S

    A limited edition silver chess set by Man Ray is a highlight at Christie’s sale of chess sets from a European Collection at the Style and Spirit auction on March 26 in London. The 58 chess sets featured celebrate the skill of 18th to 21st century carvers and craftsmen from around the globe. Materials used include ivory, bone, wood, amber and silver. Estimates range from £300 to £25,000. London is currently the venue for the World Chess Candidates Tournament which runs to April 2.
    The most valuable set at Christie’s is Anglo-Indian. In ivory it was carved at Berhampur near Calcutta in the first half of the 19th century. It is estimated at £15,000-25,000.

    An Anglo-Indian ivory chess set, Berhampur, India, first half 19th century (£15,000-25,000). (Click on image to enlarge).  UPDATE: THIS MADE £28,750.

    A selection from a limited edition chess set by Man Ray. (£10,000-15,000). CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD. 2013. (Click on image to enlarge). UPDATE: THIS MADE £32,500

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