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Lot 260

Nigri Italian Resin Chinese Ming Chess Set

Estimate: $150 - $300

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Nigri, Italian. Composite resin chess set in two colors, brown and white, in the "Cinese" Chinese pattern. Depicting hand-painted Ming Dynasty inspired figures in traditional dress. With the original packaging and a signed certificate.

Provenance: From the Estate of Horst Rechelbacher, Osceola, Wisconsin.

Horst Rechelbacher, the founder of Aveda and Intelligent Nutrients, was a pioneer in the field of safe and eco-friendly cosmetics. The same curiosity that led him to explore ways to improve the beauty industry led him to travel the world, collecting rare and beautiful objects as he went.

Height ranges from 3 in to 4 1/4 in; diameter ranges from 1 1/4 in to 1 1/2 in.

Condition

The set is in excellent condition with all pieces present. There are no chips, cracks, or losses. Light wear to the box as expected from age and use. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.

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