Double-sided game board in walnut and varnished ivory inlays, comprising a chessboard on one side and an alquerque game on the other; the dark squares are strewn with stars.
Alquerque is the ancestor of checkers, originating in the Middle East and known in Europe from the 13th century.
Ottoman Empire, 16th century.
Minor restorations, crack.
L.: 55.5 cm - W.: 54.7 cm
Provenance :
Jean Roudillon Collection
Live Thursday 6 June 2024・16:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 17

Double-sided game board in walnut and varnished ivory inlays, comprising a chessboard on one side and an alquerque game on the other; the dark squares are strewn with stars. Alquerque is the ancestor of checkers, originating in the Middle East and known in Europe from the 13th century. Ottoman Empire, 16th century. Minor restorations, crack. L.: 55.5 cm - W.: 54.7 cm Provenance : Jean Roudillon Collection

Estimate
€1,000 - €1,500
Result
€5,850
Buyer's premium
30%
Double-sided game board in walnut and varnished ivory inlays, comprising a chessboard on one side and an alquerque game on the other; the dark squares are strewn with stars. Alquerque is the ancestor of checkers, originating in the Middle East and known in Europe from the 13th century. Ottoman Empire, 16th century. Minor restorations, crack. L.: 55.5 cm - W.: 54.7 cm Provenance : Jean Roudillon Collection
Sale Thursday 6 June 2024・16:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris