Blue-and-white bowl with figures playing chess, Ming dynasty, Tianqi Period, 1600-1625, Jingdezhen kilns, porcelain, thrown, with underglaze painting in cobalt-blue, 7.9 cm (height), 15.3 cm (diameter), at foot 6.6 cm (diameter). Gift of Gerald Reitlinger,...

Embriachi Workshop, Italian, Venice, 15th century, Games box with backgammon and chess. Photo courtesy Sotheby's certosina wood, horn and bone; 6 by 15 by 18cm., 2 3/8 by 5 7/8 by 7 1/8 in. Estimation 4,000 — 6,000 GBP Sotheby's. European Sculpture &...

A leading highlight from the collection is a very rare souvenir chess piece. Estimate: £4,000-6,000. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2010 LONDON.- Christie’s announced the sale of The Property of a Private Collector of Chess Sets and Game Boards, to be included...