Max Ernst Chess Pieces Set with 89mm (3.50") King in Antique Black

Marcel Duchamp, enjoying a chess set designed and presented to him by fellow artist, Max Ernst.
To say that Duchamp was an avid chess player would be an understatement. He played at approximately expert to master strength, and it is well known that he had, during the later part of his formidable career as a visual artist, given up the pursuit of art in favour of chess.

Max Ernst

This chess set is inspired by the famous fellow artist Max Ernst. 

Duchamp & Max Ernst are considered by many critics to be one of the most important artists of the 20th century. 

The Limited Edition Reproduction 1943-44 Max Ernst Luxury Chess Pieces Set with 89mm (3.50") King, in Premium Grade Acacia Rosewood (Acacia Rhodoxylon) & 2 FREE Extra Kings. 

Having Sold Out of our first release earlier than expected, The Chess Store Australia is proud to re-release this popular Limited Edition Max Ernst Luxury Chess Pieces Set. 

Max Ernst was born at Bruhl, near Cologne, the son of Philipp Ernst, teacher of the deaf and amateur painter, and his wife, Luise nee Kopp. Ernst was a  painter, sculptor,  graphic artist, and poet. Ernst is considered to be  one of the primary pioneers of the Dada movement and Surrealism.
Painter and sculptor Max Ernst designed this set for The Imagery of Chess exhibition at the Julien Levy Gallery in New York in 1944–45. Ernst’s famous chess set is a beautiful balance of hard angles and delicate curves. The design reflects contemporary trends in modernism, particularly as he blended traditional Western chess piece designs with forms derived from African, Oceanic, and Native American art.

The Chess pieces are crafted from Premium Grade Ringy Rosewood (Acacia Rhodoxylon) & Antique Black stained Boxwood. This exquisite design forms one of the more elegant modern chess sets in our collection. Traditionally the king with the cylinder cut at an angle is the tallest piece, however in this set the largest piece is actually the queen and is composed of 3 cones and a dish and tops the king in height. This is an unusual departure from convention that may reference the importance of the Queen's power in the game. The King measures 89mm (3.50") with a base diameter of 42mm (1.65") and all the pieces have been expertly and meticulously hand carved. The Chess pieces are heavy weighted, fitted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads, buffed polished by hand to give it a rich long lasting shine. (Total 34 Chess pieces includes 2 Extra Free Kings)

"The Max Ernst Chess Pieces set is certainly one for The Chess connoisseur and Collector"

The Chess set also includes a Bonus Billiard Green Cloth Pouch with Tie Cord (RRP $9.95) to hold your Chess pieces.

Note: The Chessboard shown in this listing are for photographic purposes only and is not included with the purchase of these Chessmen.  

  As with all of our Chessmen, the Luxury Series of Chess pieces sets exemplifies a perfect combination of distinct beauty and functionality. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining an elegance which has become the hallmark of a The Chess Store chess set.

The design, quality and craftsmanship of this set is UNMATCHED by any set of Chessmen in its price range and nothing even comes close!.