Piero Benzoni is an Italian silversmith famous for his handcrafted silver jewels and chess sets. Benzoni initially wanted to be a violinist, but due to the post-war financial crisis started working as an apprentice at silverware manufacturers. By the age of 20, Benzoni was an expert in making silver trays, amphorae, and mugs. After starting his own silverware company, Benzoni introduced a line of chess sets that explored different periods of history. The upcoming Chess Collectors International Auction, offered by Link Auction Galleries, highlights a Piero Benzoni gold- and silver-plated medieval chess set. The lost-wax technique was used to craft these chiseled and hand-finished pieces.
Also featured is a cubic wooden chess set by American sculptor Charles Owen Perry. The mathematically-inspired set is composed of natural and walnut-stained pinewood. A clear and frosted glass crystal chess set by John Paul Lejeune will be presented as well. Works from the prominent Belgian glassmaker are famous for their fluid movements and fine craftsmanship. The auction also includes a Christmas-themed chess set, wooden and ivory chess sets from India, Nepal, and China, as well as strategy books. Interested collectors can explore the full listings and register to bid online on the Link Auction Galleries website.
Lot Categories:
Collectibles (267)# of Lots:
267Price Range:
$50 - $25,000Interesting lots include:
Item Image | Item Name | Estimate |
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Hand carved The Night Before Christmas set. | Estimate: | |
19th century green and white Chinese King George style chess set. | Estimate: | |
Mid 1900s Indian chess set. | Estimate: | |
Piero Benzoni, Italian 24k gold and a silver-plated bronze medieval chess set. | Estimate: | |
Chess set by Charles Owen Perry. | Estimate: | |
Glass crystal Chess Set by John Paul Lejeune. | Estimate: | |
Handmade Macrame chess set. | Estimate: | |
Chessmen by Frank Greygoose. | Estimate: |
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- 5000 Washington Place, Saint Louis, Missouri 63108-1381
- 314-454-6525
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- http://www.linkauctiongalleries.com/
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