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Chess Set by Man Ray, 1971, Chess set comprised of 32 pieces in precious metal, contained in the original gray felted box with brass fastening and b, sold Oct 2016© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Chess Set

Man Ray (American, 1890–1976) · 1971

$25,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £20,473≈ €22,883

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As published: “Chess set comprised of 32 pieces in precious metal, contained in the original gray felted box with brass fastening and blue baize lining”
Edition
3/4
Signed / inscribed
Signed and numbered 3/4 on a plaque on underside of the lid · Man Ray signature
Category
Other
Dimensions
smallest piece: 1 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. (2.5 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm) largest piece: 1 1/2 x 1 x 1 in. (3.8 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm) case: 8 1/8 x 12 x 1 3/4 in. (20.6 x 30.5 x 4.5 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Evening & Day Editions (NY030216)
Date
October 26, 2016
Location
New York
Lot
18
Estimate
$18,000 – $25,000 (≈ £14,741 – £20,473) (≈ €16,476 – €22,883)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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