Hello -

I wanted to bring your attention a very nicely carved Ivory chess being sold on October 9th.I believe some of the collectors on this forum may have an interest in the set. Please feel free to move this posting to a new forum if I have accidentally posted it in the incorrect forum.

The set is described as follows:

OLEG RAIKIS "FLOWERS" MAMMOTH IVORY CHESS SET Beautifully hand carved chess set by Russian sculptor Oleg Raikis. Each white chessman is hand carved from ivory - mammoth tusk. The dark chessman are hand carved from Bokaut, a rare indigenous wood. Each set is custom created and takes anywhere from 3 months to a year to complete. The pieces in this set are florist forms of Art Nouveau motifs. Signed "Raikis 03" to the bottoms of the Kings and Queens. Size: King - 4.75", Pawn - 2.5" Condition: VGC Est. 7000-10000 Lot 18260

Any inquiries, please email malcolm@manorauctions.com or call 850-294-7121. We are happy to answer questions or provide additional photos.

We are also happy to mail you a complimentary full-color catalog for the auction, please just shoot an email with your address.

Here is a news story on the set: http://www.manorauctions.com/sculptor-oleg-raikis-ivory-chess-set-sell-auction

Thank you for your time.