A Ceramic Chess Set Modeled as Cats Attributed to Hildegard Jahn (German, 20th century) Charming game pieces of glazed earthenware, tile board inset in a wooden frame, underside of board with artist's signature and monogram in marker, several pieces with artist's painted monogram. board 14 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (36.83 x 36.83 cm.), height 1 3/8 in. (3.49 cm.), pieces height 1 1/4 to 2 1/2 in. (3.17 to 6.35 cm.) Footnotes: Provenance Christie's, South Kensington, Chess Sets and Walking Sticks, 17 December 1997, Lot 32; Acquired by the current owner from the above. Literature Lerner, Sandy. Caticons: 4,000 Years of Art Imitating Cats, Ayrshire House Publishing, 2017, p. 171, illustrated. Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing