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Chess Set by Marco Celotti Circa 1970

$2,200per set
£1,670.51per set
€1,910.36per set
CA$3,073.72per set
A$3,418.65per set
CHF 1,785.11per set
MX$41,601.29per set
NOK 22,798.59per set
SEK 21,381.06per set
DKK 14,257.71per set
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About the Item

A one of a kind chess set by Italian American artist Marco Celotti. Created circa 1970, the set is quit marvelous. Each figure is filled with detail. Even the individual pawns, each one playing a musical instrument with a unique facial expression. The larges figure measures a full seven inches in height with the pawns measuring around two.
  • Creator:
    Marco Celotti (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 32
  • Style:
    Brutalist (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pottery,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Chair is an excellent solid condition and is ready to be used.
  • Seller Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8210236030302

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