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THBDisney Caesar's Palace Chess Set by David Kracov (1998)
Lot 24
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Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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David R. Kracov (American, b. 1968). "Rise of the Mouse's Empire" / "Walt Disney Gallery Las Vegas Caesar's Palace" chess set with board (6 of 10), 1998. Artist's signature on underside of each figure and on board with edition number and date. An incredible "Las Vegas Caesar Palace" chess set by artist David R. Kracov released as a limited edition exclusively through Caesar's Palace Walt Disney Gallery! Inspired by classic Walt Disney characters and in the historic themes of Caesar's Palace Hotel and Casino, this beautiful long-sold-out chess set is numbered 6 of 10, and consists of 32 individually hand-cast and fired playing pieces made from a special formulation of polymer clay, detailed with hand-painted accents. Each sculpture consists of multiple castings which have been carefully assembled in that of the original, taking eight months each to create! Size of largest (Gladiator Goofy): 2.25" L x 4.5" W x 7.25" H (5.7 cm x 11.4 cm x 18.4 cm); of board: 27" L x 27" W x 1.25" H (68.6 cm x 68.6 cm x 3.2 cm)
According to the artist's website: "Born in Boston, David Kracov studied at the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design and began his career in animation with the Brad Pitt feature, Cool World. David went on to work with Disney Animation, Don Bluth Animation, Rich Animation, as well as several other studios, working on such features as The Lion King, Aladdin, etc.
During his time as an illustrator, David began to experiment with different types of clay, and started sculpting the characters from those films he animated. Ultimately, after his work was discovered at a local art exhibition, David was commissioned to create a limited edition chess set for the Warner Bros. Studio Stores. Not long after that David was contacted by Disney Studios to create sculptures of individual characters as well as chess sets for their stores, galleries, theme parks and catalog.
Kracov's vibrant color palette shows up again in his unique steel wall sculptures. Each in a limited edition of only 55 works that begin with hundreds of small sketches that are then hand-cut from a single sheet of steel and then finished with detailed painting in a high-grade, water-based, acrylic polymer paint. Each edition is finished individually so that no two are alike. The meticulous steel work along with his scrutinizing attention to detail allow these sculptures to take on a life."
Provenance: private Alpine, Utah, USA collection
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#185164Artist's signature on underside of each figure (not under pawns) and on board with edition number, date, and a message to the original purchaser. One Goofy is missing one ear on Mickey staff. Professional repairs to some figures and pawns; done very well and only noticeable upon close inspection. Otherwise, in overall very good condition with an impressive presentation and remarkable detail to each piece. Accompanied by Kracov Creations folder containing David R. Kracov Certificate of Authenticity and other documents about the artist.Condition
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