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Thu, Jun 10, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 138

Austin Cox Mid Century Modern Metal Chess Set

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

American, 20th century, 32 piece stylized cut aluminum chess set, each marked "? 1962/Austin/Enterprises", largest piece 4-7/8 in.; all housed in wall mountable wood case with fitted interior, 5-3/4 x 30-1/2 x 2-1/4 in.ÿÿ

Provenance: Collection from Blue Haven, designed by Carter Williams, Raleigh, North Carolina

Condition

pieces with scattered scratches and edge wear, one black bishop piece slightly bent; case missing acrylic sliding front panel, some bumps and surface scratches (especially near holes for wall mounting)