- 72
SOVIET ZERO-GRAVITY CHESS SET, SIGNED BY VARIOUS COSMONAUTS
估價
1,500 - 2,500 USD
Log in to view results
招標截止
描述
- Chess set signed by Andrian Nikolayev, Vitaly Sevastyanov, and various chess champions
Folding chess board with 32 pieces, opened 7 ½ by 9 ⅝ inches, with white and blue plastic tiles, trimmed with red tiles, 32 black and white pieces affixed to metal pins, SIGNED by a number of chess champions, and ANDRIAN NIKOLAYEV and VITALY SEVASTYANOV, the crew members of Soyuz 9, and dated 24 November 1970 on exterior in various colors, in original packaging with pictorial label printed "ШАХМАТЫ КОСМИЧEСКИE" (space chess); some discoloration to pieces, some deterioration to foam, one or two old cracks and repairs to board, box repaired with tape. With various materials related to the set's patent.
Condition
Some discoloration to pieces, some deterioration to foam, one or two old cracks and repairs to board, box repaired with tape.
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.