Rare Anri King Richard Chess Set Hand Carved And Painted
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:21566913 | Brand: ANRI |
Anri King Richard Chess Set . Hand carved and hand painted. Only out of box for display. Excellent condition. Comes with original Anri box. Box has some minor wear on felt on bottom (see picture).A rare and stunning chess set – a beautiful hand carved and hand painted figural Anri King Richard Chess Set. Each of the chessmen is magnificently hand carved. The King stands an impressive 3-3/4”. The finely hand carved Anri King Richard Chess pieces are crafted from alpine maple a...nd hand painted. Anri chessmen are 100% made in Italy for those who can appreciate the true value of these magnificent artistic chessmen. The Anri King Richard chess set was made from 1962 to 1984. All the pieces are in absolute excellent condition. Chess board is NOT included in this listing. In 1912 Josef Anton Riffeser founded the ANRI Company, which he named using the first two letters of his first and last name. After World War I, where he was in a prisoner of war camp in Siberia, he formulated his plan for a woodcarving company. He created his own models which he distributed successfully, mainly in the Alpine region.When Anton Adolf Riffeser took over in 1945, he transformed the ANRI company, adopting a more industrial model which allowed for better quality control and distribution to new markets. He was followed by Ernst Riffeser who was able to enlist the services of many well known artists including Juan Ferràndiz, Sarah Kay and others. The ANRI company today is run by Thomas Riffeser, and still remains in the same family.The wood art tradition has a long history in Val Gardena, Italy. The tradition of woodcarving dates back to the XVII century, when farmers started producing wood toys and utensils during the long winter season. The peasants than used to sell the items at spring markets. Part of the autonomous region Alto Adige/Southern Tyrol in Italy, the Val Gardena is known for its ancient romantic language, its skiing facilities – and its old tradition of woodcarving. The ANRI company’s chess sets from the 1950s through the 1980s were produced in this region and have gained collectors status, thanks to their unparalleled quality.
Will be well packed and insured for shipping.
Will be well packed and insured for shipping.
