AUSTIN COX FOR ALCOA ALUMINUM CHESSAUSTIN COX FOR ALCOA ALUMINUM CHESS SET Austin Cox for ALCOA (Aluminum Company of America) Chess Set, designed 1962, aluminum chess pieces and black anodized pieces, in original walnut storage box, mounted for wall hanging, and including original aluminum-framed blue textile chessboard, pieces marked "1962 / Austin Enterprises." King: 4.75" H; storage Box: 6" H x 30.75" W x 2.5" D; chessboard: 19" H x 19" W x 1" D. Provenance: From a Plainview, N.Y. estate. Note: This is the famous ALCOA Aluminum Chess Set. In 1962, ALCOA launched a marketing program to advance the selling of their aluminum products. As a result of a design and marketing collaboration, there emerged a strikingly modernist, abstract chess set designed by Austin E. Cox A.S.I.D. of ?Austin Enterprises? and the advertising agency of Ketchum, McLeod & Grove. ALCOA had these sets produced to give to their top customers. An example of this Chess set was featured in the movie "John Wick 3: Parabellum" in scene 1:24:21. Keywords: Mid-Century Modern, Chess Collecting, John Wick, Iconic, Modernism
INLAID STONE CHESSBOARD WITH PIECESInlaidINLAID STONE CHESSBOARD WITH PIECESInlaid Stone Chessboard with Pieces,
A Roger Prince terracotta sculptureA Roger Prince terracotta sculpture of reclining woman on chessboard, signed on terracotta Prince ‘78, 14”W x 14”L x 7”H. With a Roger Prince papier mache sculpture of woman on wooden base, signed and dated ‘03 on underneath. 18”L x 10”H. Condition: papier figure with losses to foot CT Transfer Fee $20
REGENCY STYLE BRASS INLAID ROSEWOODREGENCY STYLE BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD GAME TABLEDESCRIPTION: Rosewood with decorative boulle inlaid multi-game table having drawers with brass pulls to two opposing sides, chessboard top lifts to reveal green felt and game surface covering boulle inlaid backgammon board. Game top is resting on cabriole legs CIRCA: 20th Century. ORIGIN: Possibly European DIMENSIONS: H: 30" W: 28.5" Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com. CONDITION: minor scuffs overall good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
ARMAN (AMERICAN/FRENCH, 1928-2005) CHESSBOARDARMAN (AMERICAN/FRENCH, 1928-2005) CHESSBOARD AND BOXArman (American/French, 1928-2005) Chessboard and Box: Chessboard as an Homaage to Marcel Duchamp, with the L.H.O.O.Q. mustache silkscreened in each square, signed and numbered in ink, from an edition of 90. Framed. Size: 14.5'' x 14.5'', 37 x 37 cm (sight); 20'' x 20'', 51 x 51 cm (frame). Publisher: Philadelphia Museum of Art. Size: 16.5" x 16.5", 42 x 42 cm (board); 22" x 22", 56 x 56 cm (mat). Along with an Arman Designed Wood Chess Box from "To and For Rose Selavy", Abrams Editions. Size: 4'' x 18'' x 9'' (10 x 46 x 23 cm).
ROSEWOOD AND BOULLE INLAID GAME TABLERosewoodROSEWOOD AND BOULLE INLAID GAME TABLERosewood with decorative boulle inlaid multi-game table having drawers with brass pulls to two opposing sides, chessboard top lifts to reveal green felt and game surface covering boulle inlaid backgammon board. Game top is resting on cabriole legs; measuring approximately 30-1/4" high and 28-7/8" square. In Good condition, consistent with age and use. Includes wood chess pieces. Current owner purchased in Karachi, Pakistan (2002).
LEV MESHBERG (RUSSIAN 1933-2007)LEVLEV MESHBERG (RUSSIAN 1933-2007)LEV MESHBERG (RUSSIAN 1933-2007)
Still Life with Chessboard , 1966
oil on canvas
57.7 x 70 cm (22 3/4 x 27 1/2 in.)
signed and dated lower right
PROVENANCE
Acquired by the present owner from the Franklin Bowles Gallery, New York in 2001
MILON TOWNSEND - ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGESigned,MILON TOWNSEND - ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGESigned, , Flameworked borosilicate chess pieces and polished optical crystal chessboard, 12h x 24w x 24d. . Milon Townsend has been working with glass for over forty years. He uses flameworking, kilncasting, and coldworking techniques to execute his designs. He is an instructor at The Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass, is the author of nine books, and is a frequent speaker and demonstrating artist at conferences and conventions. Milon’s work can be found in public and private settings worldwide.
Condition:
Excellent
VICTOR VASARELY (FRENCH, 1906 - 1997)VictorVICTOR VASARELY (FRENCH, 1906 - 1997)Victor Vasarely (French, 1906 - 1997)
Chessboard, 1975
Signed in pencil and numbered (171/300) lower margin.
Color Lithograph
Sight Size: 28.25 x 28.25 in.
Overall Framed Size: 38.5 x 38.5 in.
Framed behind glass.
Condition:
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REGENCY STYLE GAMES TABLE 20th c., withREGENCY STYLE GAMES TABLE 20th c., with chessboard table top, slides open to reveal backgammon, some game pieces retained, on trestle base with splayed legs, unmarked, 27.5"h x 29.5"w x 20.75"d
LOUIS XV PERIOD EBONIZED WOOD GAMESLOUIS XV PERIOD EBONIZED WOOD GAMES TABLE 18th c., France, the reversible top inset with gilt red leather on one side, a parquetry chessboard on the other, enclosing an interior backgammon board, with frieze drawers on opposite sides, raised on cabriole legs, 31"h x 33"l x 24"w
GEORGE IV INLAID MAHOGANY GAMES TABLEGEORGE IV INLAID MAHOGANY GAMES TABLE 19th c., English, inlaid chessboard swivel tabletop, on pedestal support ending on a tripod base with carved paw feet, 25"h x 19.5"w x 18.75"d
CONTINENTAL NEO-CLASSIC PARQUETRY GAMESCONTINENTAL NEO-CLASSIC PARQUETRY GAMES TABLE 19th c., inlaid with chessboard top, some later chess pieces included, 28.5"h x 21"w x 16.5"d
JAMES S. LUTTRELL PAINTING CHESSBOARDJAMES S. LUTTRELL PAINTING CHESSBOARD LANDSCAPEUnframed oil on stretched canvas painting, Chessboard Landscape, signed bottom left Luttrell (James Scott Luttrell, Texas, 20th c.), dated 1997, approx 42"h, 54"w, 11.5lbs
ITALIAN ROCOCO STYLE CARVED WOOD GAMESITALIAN ROCOCO STYLE CARVED WOOD GAMES TABLEThe square top with corner recesses and an inlaid chessboard, above a carved frieze, on cabriole legs joined by an X-form stretcher. Height 29 in. Width square 29 in. (Cond: has veneer loss to top)
ENVELOPE TOP GAME TABLEENVELOPE TOPENVELOPE TOP GAME TABLEENVELOPE TOP GAME TABLE, antique reproduction, having a square, rotating chessboard top that unfolds to a backgammon board. Closed dimensions: 30.75"H x 22"W x 22.25"L.
GERMAN WALNUT AND FRUITWOOD GAMES BOARD,GERMAN WALNUT AND FRUITWOOD GAMES BOARD, 19TH CENTURY BOX: 12 X 12 IN. (30.5 X 30.5 CM.)GERMAN WALNUT AND FRUITWOOD GAMES BOARD, 19TH CENTURY, gilt foliate hinges and lock, with a checker/chessboard to the exterior, and a backgammon board to interior, 40 counters, 32 glass chess pieces (73) Dimensions: Box: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm.)
EARLY VICTORIAN PARCEL-GILT WALNUT CHESSEARLY VICTORIAN PARCEL-GILT WALNUT CHESS TABLE, MID-19TH CENTURY 29 3/4 X 28 IN. (75.57 X 71.12 CM.)EARLY VICTORIAN PARCEL-GILT WALNUT CHESS TABLE, MID-19TH CENTURY, the shaped oval top inset with a chessboard decorated with architectural scenes in gouache above a frieze drawer on twin turned trestle ends with cabriole legs and scroll feet Dimensions: 29 3/4 x 28 in. (75.57 x 71.12 cm.) Provenance: Inventory label Holnest Park, Dorchester, belonging to J.S.W.S. Erle-Drax
FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE WALNUT GAMESFRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE WALNUT GAMES TABLElate 20th century; unsigned; with an inset playing surface inlaid with chessboard; Provenance: The Estate of Sandra Moss; 36 inches square; 29 1/2 inches high Condition:
COLLECTION OF CHESSBOARD PIECES, GEODES,COLLECTION OF CHESSBOARD PIECES, GEODES, POTTERY SHARDS, AND OTHER ARTICLESCollection of Chessboard Pieces, Geodes, Pottery Shards, and Other Articles,,
METAL-MOUNTED MAHOGANY GAME BOXthe hingedMETAL-MOUNTED MAHOGANY GAME BOXthe hinged lid enclosing a divided interior with a chessboard and game pieces; 14 inches wide; 9 1/2 inches deep; 5 1/2 inches high Condition:
MARQUETRY INLAID GAME TABLEthe removableMARQUETRY INLAID GAME TABLEthe removable floral-inlaid top reversing to a backgammon board, over a removable felt-lined playing surface reversing to a chessboard; above an expandable roulette board opening to reveal a roulette wheel and open compartments; 30 1/2 inches square; 29 1/2 inches high Condition:
THREE CHESSBOARDS (TWO WITH PIECES)THREE CHESSBOARDS (TWO WITH PIECES) AND A SET OF DOMINOESThree Chessboards (two with pieces) and a Set of Dominoes,
DRUEKE WALNUT AND BIRCH CHESSBOARD,DRUEKE WALNUT AND BIRCH CHESSBOARD, 21 X 21 IN. (53.34 X 53.34 CM.)Drueke Walnut and Birch Chessboard,, Dimensions: 21 x 21 in. (53.34 x 53.34 cm.)
PUERTO RICO DOMINOES, ROBERT NOVAS CHESSBOARD,PUERTO RICO DOMINOES, ROBERT NOVAS CHESSBOARD, AND BACKGAMMON SET WITH BOARD/CARRYING CASEPuerto Rico Dominoes, Robert Novas Chessboard, and Backgammon Set with Board/Carrying Case,
COLLECTION OF PAINTED WOOD AND ENAMELCOLLECTION OF PAINTED WOOD AND ENAMEL BOXES, FRAMES, AND CHESSBOARDCollection of Painted Wood and Enamel Boxes, Frames, and Chessboard,
INLAID MOTHER OF PEARL WOOD CHESSBOARDINLAID MOTHER OF PEARL WOOD CHESSBOARD WITH COMPOSITE PIECES H: 1 1/4 IN X W: 16 1/2 IN X L: 16 1/2 IN. (3.18 X 41.91 X 41.91 CM.)Inlaid Mother of Pearl Wood Chessboard with Composite Pieces, Dimensions: H: 1 1/4 in x W: 16 1/2 in x L: 16 1/2 in. (3.18 x 41.91 x 41.91 cm.)
SPANISH CONTEMPORARY NATURAL AND STAINEDSPANISH CONTEMPORARY NATURAL AND STAINED WOOD CHESS SET WITH CHESSBOARD CARRYING CASE, H OF TALLER: 3 3/4 IN. (9.53 CM.)Spanish Contemporary Natural and Stained Wood Chess Set with Chessboard Carrying Case,, Dimensions: H of taller: 3 3/4 in. (9.53 cm.)
INLAID FRUITWOOD CHESSBOARD WITH 32INLAID FRUITWOOD CHESSBOARD WITH 32 CARVED WOOD CHESS PIECESInlaid Fruitwood Chessboard with 32 Carved Wood Chess Pieces,
INDIAN INLAID CHESSBOARD AND A JAPANESEINDIAN INLAID CHESSBOARD AND A JAPANESE LACQUER BOX WITH MINIATURE BONE TOOLSIndian Inlaid Chessboard and a Japanese Lacquer Box with Miniature Bone Tools
EARLY AMERICAN STYLE INLAID WOOD CHESSBOARDEarlyEARLY AMERICAN STYLE INLAID WOOD CHESSBOARDEarly American Style Inlaid Wood Chessboard
CHINESE PORCELAIN AND WOOD CHESSBOARDCHINESE PORCELAIN AND WOOD CHESSBOARD WITH COMPOSITION GAME PIECESChinese Porcelain and Wood Chessboard with Composition Game Pieces
GROUP WITH ELEPHANT FIGURINES, PORCELAINGROUP WITH ELEPHANT FIGURINES, PORCELAIN DESSERT SET, CERAMIC STEINS, ONYX CHESSBOARD AND OTHER TABLE ARTICLESGroup with Elephant Figurines, Porcelain Dessert Set, Ceramic Steins, Onyx Chessboard and Other Table Articles,
INCAN DECORATED MOLDED COMPOSITION ANDINCAN DECORATED MOLDED COMPOSITION AND WOOD CHESSBOARD AND CHESS PIECESIncan Decorated Molded Composition and Wood Chessboard and Chess Pieces
ASIAN: MOTHER OF PEARL, EBONIZED WOODASIAN: MOTHER OF PEARL, EBONIZED WOOD AND IVORY/ BONE INLAID MIDDLE EASTERN TYPE CHESSBOARD WITH CHINESE IVORY CARVED FIGURES PLAYIN...ASIAN: Mother of pearl, ebonized wood and ivory/ bone inlaid Middle Eastern type chessboard with Chinese ivory carved figures playing pieces, scattered wear and loss to edges and inlay, expected wear, board size: 1 1/2" h. x 15 1/2" sq. [NOTE: International clients are ineligible to bid on this item. It is for sale only within the United States except not to CA, NY, NJ. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain any necessary documentation, permits or paperwork necessary including but not limited to such documents as required to comply with any and all requirements and restrictions imposed by Federal trade regulations related to endangered species prior to finalization of any sale.]
BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD GAMES TABLE ATTR.BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD GAMES TABLE ATTR. T. HOPEFine Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Games Table, early 19th c., attr. to Thomas Hope, London, tooled leather sliding top opening to a velvet-lined backgammon board, reverse top with inlaid chessboard, boullework frieze with three drawers, trestle base, turned stretcher, paw feet, casters, h. 29 1/2 in., w. 47 in., d. 27 in.