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THBFranco Rocco "Scaccomatto" Chess Set and Board
Lot 1001
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Bonhams Skinner
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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Timed Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Estimate:
$2,000 - $3,000
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| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
About Auction
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By Bonhams Skinner
May 29, 2022 - Jun 8, 2022
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2022-05-29 12:00:00
2022-06-08 19:00:00
America/New_York
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- Lot Description
Franco Rocco "Scaccomatto" Chess Set and Board, Milan, Italy, 1977, the pieces of solid polished brass and chrome-plated brass, the board of crystal with an alternating clear and mirrored pattern. Assembled sculpture dimensions 3x3x3 in. Board dimensions 31 1/2 x 31 1/2 x 1/4 in. All pieces have base dimensions of 1x1 in. with variable ht. to 3 in.
Each chess piece doubles as a puzzle piece in a pair of elegant postmodern sculptures by the Italian architect Franco Rocco (b. 1939). Number 300 of 1000, this chess set comes with a signed certificate of authenticity by the artist, and the original wooden crate housing both puzzle cubes, stenciled "S 300" on the lid. The artist's signature accompanies the numbered edition on each side's "queen," and is repeated along with the sculpture's title on the board.
Original assembly/disassembly instructions included. Both puzzle cubes are complete and fully functional.Condition
Condition: Very minor surface scratches on some pieces owing to the assembly and disassembly process. The mirrored paint on the board is partially dtuck to the paper backing, owing either to a manufacturing defect or improper storage.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. - Shipping Info
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