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A CONTINENTAL INLAID YEW WOOD BACKGAMMON AND CHESS BOARD 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- yew wood
- the Continental board 22 1/2 in. square; the English board 20 in. square; the American 9 3/4 in. by 6 3/4 in.
- 57.2 cm; 50.8 cm; 24.77 cm; 17.15 cm
with matching chess pieces. Together with a chessboard by Asprey, London with 32 matching game pieces and an American chess computer with matching chess pieces in a wooden box.
Condition
Overall with cracks of dryness. English and American sets in good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.