Description: SPECTACULAR, VERY RARE Vintage Artisan Figural Wooden Chess Set by Mexican Artist, Jose Pinal, Hand Carved, Artist Signed, 32 pieces, 20th Century! ~ Pieces in GREAT condition for age! Set comes as shown 32 PIECES ONLY. NO BOARD, NO BOX. Various wear consistent with age as dings, scratches, scuffs, nicks. Still an overall beautiful, rare find with loads of character! No repairs observed. 1 Rook chip at corner. 1 Knight nick to main at top (see photo). Artist & wood imperfections as a handmade, hand carved works of art; splintered edges, carving scrapes. Stunning patina and left as found. Set clean. White spots flash from camera. Please read listing and view pictures as this set sold as listed and shown with no returns. ~ ONE-OF-A-KIND, extremely rare vintage set by a noted artist/sculptor! Very Rare Set & beautiful display in person! Wooden chess set pieces by Jose Pinal. Handmade. Hand carved. Artist signed as shown. Carved J. PINAL on dark brown queen; Carved J. PINAL on Light Brown King. Stylized figures with holes. Light vs Dark wood. Pieces are weighted with older original green felted bases. An older set. Circa 1940s-1950s. Jose Pinal (1913-1983) was a Mexican artist and sculptor known as Mexico’s Picasso. (We are a trusted Top Rated Plus eBay Seller and have sold high-end vintage chess sets, Murano art glass, MCM Italian pottery, and antique porcelain to satisfied customers worldwide.) ~ SIZES: As handmade works of art sizes may vary slightly between pieces. King: 4 3/8" - 4 1/2" h; 1 3/8" base; 1/2" dia. Queen: 4 1/4" - 4 3/8" h; 1 3/8" w base; 1 3/8" dia. Bishop: 4" h. Knight: 3 5/8" h; Rook: 3 1/8" h; Pawn: 3 1/4". Total Weight: 4 lbs 11 oz. All measurements approximate. ~ BEAUTIFUL, RARE chess set for the collector! Exquisite display and addition to any collection or decor. PAYMENT/SHIPPING: Payment must be received within 3 days at auction close. Extra attention & care wrapping this item (each piece individually wrapped for safe arrival). Item is carefully packaged with quality shipping materials, double boxed when necessary, and ships promptly when payment clears. We primarily ship USPS PRIORITY SHIPPING--but due to current USPS shipping delays, we may ship UPS Ground or 2nd Day Air. When offered: FREE SHIPPING US 48 STATES ONLY. DIMENSIONAL SHIPPING RATE based on your location. We do not profit on shipping. Additional weight added for safe shipping. Insurance 48 states included. SIGNATURE REQUIRED. (If unavailable to sign for your package, look for your postal carriers pick-up notice to retrieve your item at your local post office.) *We ship to the mailing address eBay auto inputs into the label & WILL NOT ship to another location. eBay automatically adds sales tax at checkout & remits if required by your state.* INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Prior to purchase it is your responsibility to know the customs regulations regarding weight restrictions for your country. Please use the shipping calculator to determine your shipping costs. Most items only shipped via eBay's Global Shipping Program or USPS International Express Shipping - ITEMS AS LISTED NO RETURNS - Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. Prior to bidding, check your country's customs regulations to determine additional costs or restrictions. TERMS: Items listed with NO RETURNS. We described all items in detail to the best of our knowledge and expertise, all measurements approximate, conditions & sizes stated with quality photos for your review. We happily consider serious offers. Please keep in mind we offer FREE shipping & insurance on most items which is expensive & we pay eBay fees for the sale. We handle items with care & pack with expensive, quality packing materials like foam sheets, bubble wrap, peanuts, and doubling boxing when required. We strive for an EXCELLENT transaction, so please ask any questions prior to purchase. Thank you for looking! Visit our store to see more of our items & add us to your favorites!
Price: 2400 USD
Location: Saint Charles, Missouri
End Time: 2024-11-16T04:27:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Jose Pinal
32 Pieces Only:: NO BOARD OR BOX
Year: 1940s-1950s
Color: Light vs Dark Wood
Country: Mexico
Material: Wood
Vintage:: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
Artist Signed: J Pinal
Age: 1940s-1950s
Character Family: Abstract Figures
