Chess Set by Wharton Esherick, 1942

Chessboard is 21” square

One of the most important and rare sculptural works by Wharton Esherick. 32 mini-modernist sculptures make up one of 5 chess sets made by Wharton Esherick. Accompanied by a copy of a letter about the chess set from Esherick to his client, 1942.