Auction 205 Modern and Contemporary Art
By Cabral Moncada Leilões
Jun 29, 2020
Rua Miguel Lupi, 12 A/D . 1200-725 Lisboa Portugal
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LOT 118:

A "John Company" Chess Pieces

Sold for: €6,000
Start price:
6,000
Estimated price :
€6,000 - €9,000
Buyer's Premium: 24.6%
Auction took place on Jun 29, 2020 at Cabral Moncada Leilões
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A "John Company" Chess Pieces
carved ivory
one of the sets "Indian Army with «howdah», elephants, bulls and camels" on a base dyed black; the other set "English Army with «howdah», elephants, lions and horses"
India
18th/19th C.
minor differences in the camels and towers of the "Indian" set, minor faults, one associated pawn on each side, some diferences to the uniforms
Dim. - (rei) 11 cm; (peões) 8 cm