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Chess Set by Marco Celotti Circa 1970
$2,200per set
£1,667.13per set
€1,921.18per set
CA$3,111.41per set
A$3,346.06per set
CHF 1,789.14per set
MX$40,352.50per set
NOK 22,624.94per set
SEK 20,614.24per set
DKK 14,355.48per set
About the Item
A one of a kind chess set by Italian American artist Marco Celotti. Created circa 1970, the set is quit marvelous.
Each figure is filled with detail. Even the individual pawns, each one playing a musical instrument with a unique facial expression.
The larges figure measures a full seven inches in height with the pawns measuring around two.
- Creator:Marco Celotti (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 32
- Style:Brutalist (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970 s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Chair is an excellent solid condition and is ready to be used.
- Seller Location:Hudson, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8210236030302
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