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Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set, Signed
$1,440List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Michael Graves (b.1934) (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Style:Post-Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1980s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Slight discoloration on one of the wood bases and some minor scuff marks.
- Seller Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5392221763772
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