Sierra Family onyx and marble handmade Chess & Backgammon set
Lot #19
Item: 226c-629607

Bloomington, MN

This Lot is:

Closed

Tue, Sep 15, 2015 7:38pm CDT

High Bidder: #107280

Current Bid:

$20.00

Next Required Bid: $21.00

 
Location / Contact:
9061 LYNDALE AVE SOUTH, Bloomington, MN 55420
Phone: 952-322-0011

Lot Description:

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Retail value of $115.00 plus shipping.
Black and white define a clear-cut triumph as opponents take to the chessboard. The Sierra Family crafts the chess set from natural onyx and marble, polished to perfection.The essential contrast of black and white sparks the elegant ambiance of this chess set. White onyx and black marble make a polished expression of leisured dignity, as hand-carved pieces strike poses befitting of such a refined mental exercise. An exceptional gift for the chess aficionado, this set, handmade by the Sierra Family, ranks among our finest.

As each piece is sculpted individually with natural stones, there may exist slight variations in the color and grain pattern of the stone. The dimension of the pieces may also vary slightly.

Odette Sierra is from the beautiful Mexican state of Puebla. Her father Edgar Sierra first opened their workshop 30 years ago. Their town is renowned throughout Mexico for its carvings in onyx and marble. Submerged in this artistic heritage, the Sierras began crafting parquet tables in onyx and marble. During the history of their workshop they have come to perfect the fabrication of innumerable items, including chess sets, game sets, vases, sculptures, bathroom fixtures, and jewelry boxes.


The principal materials of the Sierra Family, onyx and marble, are mined in the Mexican states of Puebla and Oaxaca. A diamond disk is used to sculpt the stone, accompanied by large quantities of water. Once the desired shape is achieved the artisans finish the surface with emery board and a polisher.

The art of sculpting marble and onyx demands patience and virtue, both of which have been cultivated over time in the Sierra Family workshop.

Inspection

Auction Closing:

Tue, Sep 15, 2015
07:20 pm

Removal:


Bidding Increments:

Bid Range Minimum Increment
$0.01 - $75.00 $1.00
$75.01 - $150.00 $5.00
$150.01 - $250.00 $10.00
$250.01 - $500.00 $25.00
$500.01 - $1,000.00 $50.00
$1,000.01 - $5,000.00 $75.00
$5,000.01 - $50,000.00 $100.00
$50,000.01 - $75,000.00 $250.00
$75,000.01 - $100,000.00 $500.00
$100,000.01 - $2,500,000.00 $1,000.00

Discounted Buyer's PremiumRegular Buyer's PremiumCap
10.00% 13.00%$3,250.00


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9061 LYNDALE AVE SOUTH
Bloomington
MN, 55420


Phone: 952-322-0011

We use EVERYDAY Shipping Co.

Shipping is at the buyers expense.

Call Troy 763-226-8560.

Bid History

7 Bid(s)
Bidder Placed High Bid
107280 ^
Sep 15 08:02am
$20.00
212134
Sep 15 08:02am
$20.00
107280
Sep 14 12:02pm
$16.00
212134 ^
Sep 14 12:02pm
$15.00
107280
Sep 14 12:02pm
$15.00
212134
Sep 11 09:13am
$6.00
107280
Sep 10 12:52pm
$5.00