Product Description
This beautiful chess set is Studio Anne Carlton's interpretation of the Emperor's Court in Shanghai, and is based on traditional Chinese carvings. This richly hand painted set, with it's ornate use of gold, is a favorite with collectors worldwide. The classic design lends itself to the extensive treatment offered by SAC artists and the limited production of this set ensures a constant and healthy demand.
Hand crafted of ground natural stone, and hand painted by the professional artists of Studio Anne Carlton, this finely detailed chess set makes a beautiful and decorative statement for the home or office. New, in original factory package. All SAC chess sets are packaged in fitted presentation boxes, and are supplied with printed parchment story sheets which give the history of the set and details of the characters.
Studio Anne Carlton chess pieces are highly sought after in the collectible markets. The fact that these highly prized pieces are completely hand made greatly limits production. Consequently many of the earlier sets are returning substantial prices when appearing in secondary markets. The sets are avidly collected by enthusiasts all over the world.
*Please note: Boards are not included with most SAC Chess Sets. Available upon request is a deluxe SAC 19.5" Walnut & Sycamore Board with 2" squares.