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[W.B. Yeats]--Chess
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- [W.B. Yeats]--Chess
- A Regency chessboard, early 19th century with a set of Chinese ivory pieces, Canton, late 19th century
- Asian ivory
red and gold decorated base, the underside in black with gilt decoration, 492 x 492 x 40mm
Condition
some pieces broken or fragile, some wear to the chess-board
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
W.B. YEATS' OWN CHESS-SET.
"One of the main interests of his young manhood was chess..." (John Masefield, Some Memories of W.B. Yeats, Dublin, 1940)
In the early 1880s WBY discovered chess and soon became immersed in it. At first, finding no opponent, he played his right hand against his left. He finally persuaded his father to play who protested he knew nothing of the game but the moves, yet beat him every time. (W. Murphy, Prodigal Father, 1978, p.131)