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Auction archive: Lot number 59

An African soapstone set, 20th century

Auction 17.12.1997
17 Dec 1997
Estimate
£70 - £100
ca. US$116 - US$166
Price realised:
£63
ca. US$104
Auction archive: Lot number 59

An African soapstone set, 20th century

Auction 17.12.1997
17 Dec 1997
Estimate
£70 - £100
ca. US$116 - US$166
Price realised:
£63
ca. US$104
Beschreibung:

An African soapstone set, 20th century in black and pale pink hues, the royal pieces carved with human heads, the kings with tall headgear, the bishops of mitre-shape, the knights as horses' heads, the rooks as tall huts, the pawns of baluster form, king -- 4¾in. (12cm) high, pawn -- 1¾in. (4.5cm) high See Illustration.

Auction archive: Lot number 59
Auction:
Datum:
17 Dec 1997
Auction house:
Christie's
London, South Kensington
Beschreibung:

An African soapstone set, 20th century in black and pale pink hues, the royal pieces carved with human heads, the kings with tall headgear, the bishops of mitre-shape, the knights as horses' heads, the rooks as tall huts, the pawns of baluster form, king -- 4¾in. (12cm) high, pawn -- 1¾in. (4.5cm) high See Illustration.

Auction archive: Lot number 59
Auction:
Datum:
17 Dec 1997
Auction house:
Christie's
London, South Kensington
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