Anri Versailles chess set With original wooden box 1961 1973

  

One of the rarest and most sophisticated models from the Italian house of Anri Toriart. The Versailles set, hand-carved in alpine maple wood and hand-painted.

Made between 1961 and 1973, it is about 6 decades old and has been wonderfully well preserved. This is a very rare and large set. The king measures 14.2 cm, with a 4 cm base.

The case measures 43.9 x 30.4 x 11.6 cm. The pieces are weighted and felted, with the Anri Toriart brand stamp under the kings and the case. The pieces are in excellent condition, with no cracks or breaks. The case is in very good condition, nothing to report but a little bit of wear on the surface and a small crack in the wood on the top and on one corner. The design is sophisticated and original, inspired by the French monarchy and the aesthetics of this era.

The finishes are incredibly advanced, from the woodwork to the meticulous paintwork. And the patina of the pieces has been beautifully aged by time. Everything in this set is sublime and crafted with incredible refinement.

Yet the abundance of details and finishes doesn't prevent the set from exuding an artisanal feel and cachet. The case will also be padded with several layers of cushioning, and its corners reinforced with polystyrene foam.