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Large Chess Sculptures

Large Bertoia Studios 32-Rod 'Sounding Chess / B-2466' Copper & Brass Sculpture
By Harry Bertoia, Val Bertoia
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bertoia Studios 32-Rod 'Sounding Chess / B-2466' copper & brass sculpture. A lyrical and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Ki...

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Brass, Copper, Silver

Large Oversized Chess Knight Piece Statue, Orange Powder-Coated
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Decorative Cast Aluminum Powder-Coated Chess Piece Horse Head Statue Stylish and aesthetically
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Aluminum

Martin Brother's Chess Piece
By Robert Wallace Martin
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
22 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers, a Chess Piece modelled as a Bishop Lacking Staff and large
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

Martin Brother's Chess Piece
Martin Brother's Chess Piece
H 6.7 in Dm 2.56 in
Porcelain Group, "The noble rococo game of chess", German Manufacturer
Located in Berlin, DE
Large, decorative porcelain group, "The noble game of chess". German porcelain manufacturer
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20th Century German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Murano Orange Ombre Fade Gold Italian Art Glass Horse Head Figure Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
horse head / knight chess piece sculpture. Attributed to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Palatial Sculpture of Henri Robert-Marcel Duchamp by Ursula Meyer
By Ursula Meyer
Located in Stamford, CT
Palatial bust of Henri Robert-Marcel Duchamp by Ursula Meyer. The sculpture itself measures 47" in
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Modernist Bronze Sculpture of Male Nude by Irving Amen, Ca. 1960
By Irving Amen
Located in New York, NY
as sculpture, and stained glass. In his work, Amen blended several styles into his own, including
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Lapis Lazuli Horse Knight
Located in Somis, CA
and windswept mane, mouth slightly open and large alert eyes. Lapis of beautiful cobalt blue with
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20th Century Afghan Animal Sculptures

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Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli Horse Knight
Lapis Lazuli Horse Knight
H 3.5 in W 3 in D 1.5 in
The Figure Game "The Original Game of Chess" Set in Bronze by Gary Sahl Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
One of a kind! The Figure Game (Siang Ki in Chinese), "The Original Game of Chess as Played in
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games

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Bronze

Hans Richter 1971 Sculptural Dadaism Geometric Pendant Brooch in 18t Yellow Gold
By Hans Richter
Located in Miami, FL
edition of only 9 sculptures, carefully crafted with geometric squared and curved patterns in solid yellow
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Vintage 1970s German Modernist More Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Hands, Mid Century Surrealist mixed media Signed/N (Gemini 20 Anselmino 61)
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
. His photographs, paintings, drawings, sculptures, films, and even a chess set were included in three
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Mixed Media, Screen, Engraving

Modern Italian Heavy Opalescent Murano Glass Vase Signed by P. Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Salzburg, AT
Executes a series of sculptures for Jan Vercruysse - exhibition at Castello di Rivoli Museo d'Arte
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Modern Italian Opalescent Murano Glass Vase with Applications by Pino Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Salzburg, AT
series of sculptures for Jan Vercruysse - exhibition at Castello di Rivoli Museo d'Arte Contemporanea
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Unique Modern Italian Murano Glass Vase Deep Red Colored Sign by P. Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pilchuck School of Glass Seattle - U.S.A. 1992 Signoretto Executes a series of sculptures for Jan
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

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Minimalist Curved Front Console with Arches in Edo on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 72" is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. The console has a slight convex curva...
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2010s American Console Tables

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Oak

Stelle Valet
Located in Paris, FR
Valet Stelle with solid walnut wood top and hanging rack parts. Trousers holder with non- slip insert in grey microfiber and coin tray covered with genuine black leather. With Ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hat Racks and Stands

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Marble

Stelle Valet
Stelle Valet
H 47.25 in W 16.93 in D 12.01 in
Modern White Velvet Upholstered Bench with Black Wenge Legs Gold Stainless Steel
Located in Porto, PT
Moa bench is an accent bench. It is upholstered in suede and structure in matte wengue ash wood with details in polished brass. Its design expresses a solemn geometry accentuating a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Brass

Maison Jansen Stools
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great set of stools designed by Maison Jansen
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Vintage 1970s French Stools

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Aluminum

Maison Jansen Stools
Maison Jansen Stools
H 28 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands

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Oak

Marie Antionette Style Limoge Box
By Limoges
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful porcelain Limoges box hand-painted rose flowerettes adorned with painted gold designs and gold hardware.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Jewelry Boxes

Marie Antionette Style Limoge Box
Marie Antionette Style Limoge Box
H 2 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
1960s Massimo Vignelli Model 526/g Table or Floor Lamp for Arteluce
By Massimo Vignelli, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Massimo Vignelli Model 526/g table or floor lamp for Arteluce. Executed in chromed metal and acrylic. The simplicity of Vignelli's design and the sculptural shaping of the mate...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

German Porcelain Carriage Couch with Lace Figurines & Horses Rococo Volkstedt
By Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
German Saxony porcelain figural group - porcelain coach Volkstedt porcelain carriage entitled Royal princess ride Depiction of a courtly scene. The couch consist out of 2 pieces with...
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20th Century German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Audubon by TIFFANY & Co Limoges Porcelain Vanity Trinket Box Chinoiserie Decor
By Tiffany & Co., Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Audubon by TIFFANY & Co Limoges Porcelain Vanity Round Jar. Highly collectible Audubon by Tiffany, Chinese Pavilion produced in France by Limoges. Tiffany & Co Audubon Limoges France...
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Willy Guhl Tilted Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tilted concrete "soup-cup" planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Great patina and coloring to each planter. Excellent vintage condition. Great planter and standalone sculpture for ...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Tilted Planters
Willy Guhl Tilted Planters
H 16.5 in Dm 25 in
Set/5 Ceramic Vases & Bowl, Green, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/5 Ceramic Vases and Bowl, White & Green, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes four waterproof ceramic vases...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Jars

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Ceramic

Contemporary Chaise Longue by Hessentia Upholstered with Off-White Bouclè Fabric
By HESSENTIA, Cornelio Cappellini
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
Inspired by the legendary 1970s, Denver has a shape whose design is clearly visible from the side. The chaise longue is composed of two elements: the main body with a full shape that...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs

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Rattan, Maple

German Dresden Lace Porcelain Figurine Group, Couple Playing Chess Blue and Pink
By Dresden Figurine
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful porcelain group. The very fragile porcelain coming from the evaporated lace dipped in porcelain slip is perfect. Signed White blue and Pink color.
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Vintage 1920s German Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

T & V Limoges Black & White Egyptomania Scarab Motif Box
By T&V Limoges
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
T & V Limoges (Tressemann & Vogt) Black & White Egyptomania Scarab Motif Box France, Circa 1925 A captivating piece of T & V Limoges exotic elegance—this hand painted Black & White ...
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Vintage 1920s French Egyptian Revival Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Fluted Bowl in Bronze Designed by Axel Salto
By Axel Salto
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Bronze bowl with fluted patterns Axel Salto. Produced in 40 years.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Dinner Plates

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Bronze

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Generation Gap
By David Middlebrook
Located in San Francisco, CA
reminiscent of a piece in a chess set, folk art, and my feeling in society that we are leaders – a people of
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2010s Conceptual Sculptures

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Metal

Generation Gap
Generation Gap
H 16.5 in W 43 in D 3.5 in
King of Things
By David Middlebrook
Located in San Francisco, CA
reminiscent of a piece in a chess set, folk art, and my feeling in society that we are leaders – a people of
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2010s Conceptual Sculptures

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Marble, Metal, Bronze

Witco Tiki Island Style King & Queen Chess Pair Carved Wall Hanging Sculptures
By Witco
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Tiki Island Style Witco aka/ Western International Trading Co. large scale King
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Mid-20th Century American Other Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Fabric, Wood, Cedar

3 unique hand made terracotta figures probably chess pieces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great collection of three hand made terracotta figures that were probably part of a large and
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Vintage 1960s American Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

1950s Italian Large Sculpture Chess Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Spectacular Italian sculpted painted chess set and game table. Pieces are carved of hardwood with
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Vintage 1950s Gothic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Large Swedish Carved Wooden Horse Head Bust c.1920
Located in Round Top, TX
of wood and is reminiscent of a large pawn chess piece.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Sculptures

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Wood

Large Italian 1960s Brutalist "Etruscan" Bronze Chess Set
Located in Austin, TX
A massive 1960s Italian Brutalist chess set. The pieces heavily cast in bronze, one set patinated
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Games

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Brass, Bronze

Unusual Pair of 1960s Oversized Concrete Sculptures Chess Pieces Rook & Knight
Located in Oakland, CA
Large oversized concrete garden sculptures in the form of chess pieces, a knight and a rook which
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments

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Concrete

Steuben Figurative Crystal Sculptures of Chess King and Queen by Atkins, Signed
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
glass in full body form of Chess Pieces King and Queen in large baluster-shape with suspended teardrop
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Crystal

One-of-a-Kind Bronze, Stainless Steel and Lucite Monumental Chess Board
Located in North Miami, FL
This sculptural stunning and very large chess set is comprised of one of a kind custom stainless
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Vintage 1970s English Modern Games

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Bronze, Stainless Steel

Pair of Luscious Polished Malachite Bowls/Objects
Located in North Miami, FL
to be exported, only if it was made into an artistic object; that is a bowl, chess set, sculpture
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20th Century African Tableware

Eugene Boudin Drawing “Moulin Du Perry” Mixed-Media Painting
By Eugène Louis Boudin
Located in Dallas, TX
large mixed media drawing by Boudin was part of Arthur Brandt’s vast collection of impressionist art
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Antique 1840s French Beaux Arts Drawings

Materials

Paper

Personnage, Polish French Figurative Expressionist Watercolor Painting
By Pinchas Maryan
Located in Surfside, FL
. A description of that event includes the following: "The exhibition features a large painting
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1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Chess Set
By Dorothy Dehner
Located in Concord, MA
painting and for large-cast metal sculptures, but in the 1950s and 1960s, turned increasingly to wood cut
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20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

The Chess Players
By Ivan Markovic
Located in Chicago, IL
College, University of Leeds, in the U.K. in 1997. His graduate work focused on large-scale paintings that
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Copper, Wire

Black and Natural Onyx Large Chess Set With Blue Velvet Box, Afghanistan
Located in New York, NY
Large Black and White Onyx Chess Set With Blue Velvet Box Finest English style black and white
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Natural Specimens

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Onyx

Set of Eight Life-Size Decorative and Sculptural Ceramic Chess Pieces, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large set of modern midcentury eight natural clay ceramic chess pieces, decorative figures of the
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

1950s Italian Large Sculpture Chess Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Spectacular Italian sculpted painted chess set and game table. Pieces are carved of hardwood with
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Vintage 1950s Gothic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Rare 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Puzzle Ball Chess Set Exquisite Craft Work
Located in GB
ball chess set The chess pieces are totally original and very rare finds, this set is known as the
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Monumental Brassware Decorative Embossed English Wall Plates by Peerage
By Peerage
Located in Topeka, KS
. If you are looking for large three-dimensional wall decor, look no further. These are fabulous! They
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20th Century English Edwardian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Italian Pair of Heavy Cognac/Opalescent Murano Glass Vases Sign by P. Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Salzburg, AT
Signoretto Executes a series of sculptures for Jan Vercruysse - exhibition at Castello di Rivoli Museo d'Arte
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Polish French Jewish Figurative Expressionist Abstract Geometric Lithograph
By Pinchas Maryan
Located in Surfside, FL
features a large painting "Personnage," 1962, that shows the twisted upper torso of a man in military
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1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Lithograph, Paper

Antique Monumental Cast Concrete Chess Set
Located in Hudson, NY
A very impressive large scale cast concrete chess set, complete with 36 pieces, half black and half
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Early 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Large Martin Bradley Pelican Sculpture, Murano
By Pino Signoretto, Martin Bradley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Blown and massello glass sculpture by Martin Bradley (b. 1931) for Marco Polo Glass Gallery
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1990s English Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Solid Brass Sculpture by Charles O. Perry Titled Cassini
By Charles O. Perry
Located in Dallas, TX
concentrated on large scale public sculpture, the most prestigious of which stands in front of the National Air
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20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Monumental pair of glazed terracotta Cheval figures
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large beautifully formed horse heads mounted on faux marble pedestal bases with white glaze
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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Mid-20th Century Brass Door Stops in the Shape of Knight Chess Pieces (Horses)
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of large and impressive brass door stops are each created in the shape of a knight (horse
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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Large Chess Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of large chess sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique large chess sculptures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and metal. There are all kinds of large chess sculptures available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Large chess sculptures made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Pino Signoretto, Ursula Meyer and Val Bertoia each produced beautiful large chess sculptures that are worth considering.

How Much are Large Chess Sculptures?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,111, while they’re typically $1,400 on the low end and $58,200 highest priced.