Giuseppe Vasari (Italian, 1934-2005), Gilt Metal Crusades Themed Chess Set and Board

32 game pieces, well cast and detailed bronze with gilt and silvered highlights, pieces depicting crusaders and Saracens, with corresponding alabaster and marble inlaid chess board with horse-form supports, signed.

Tallest piece 5.5 in.; board 4 x 23 x 23 in.

A Private Collection, Raleigh, NC

Some bending to swords.

$1,000 - 3,000