Auction 155 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

212

A set of three Meissen porcelain chess pieces “Turkish Knights”


Estimate

800 - 1.200


Session 1

16 December 2025



Description

With polychrome and gilt decoration
Comprising a bishop modelled as a Turkish figure in a green coat, and two knights modelled as Turkish horsemen on rearing horses, all on gilt-highlighted rocaille bases
Germany, mid-18th century
(slight wear to the gilding; one horseman with minor restorations)

Height: 6 cm


Additional Information

Provenance:
Ernst Boehlen collection



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