Lot 36: A Large Carved Stone Chess Knight Figure, 19th...
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A Large Carved Stone Chess Knight Figure, 19th Century.
A substantial carved stone chess knight in the form of a stylised warrior seated astride a horse. The figure is depicted wearing a rounded helmet and sporting a defined beard, with incised facial features and linear detailing accentuating the eyes, nose, and hair. The knight holds a rounded shield to one side, decorated with a simple circular motif, while his opposing arm extends forward across the horse’s neck.
The horse is rendered in a compact and solid form, with simplified features and a slightly bowed head. The rider’s garment falls in carved vertical folds, creating a scalloped edge along the lower section.
H: Approximately 10.5cm
Provenance: From a distinguished European private collection.
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