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Silent Auction: Custom Chess Set: Neo-Classical Vs Retro-Future
Top view, showing the full board and notations.
The White pieces, Inspired by Portugese Azulejo and Neo-Classical architecture.
The Black Pieces, Inspired by the Synthwave Retrofuture aesthetic. Maddie approves with her fancy paws.
The whole board!
The pieces have been felted to maximise the life of the board and the feel of the pieces.
Winner: I_Am_Clockwork for $4,505.00
This fully custom 3D Printed and hand painted chess set is both single weighted and felted for the best possible feel. The theme is Neo-Classical Vs Retro-future, representing synergy in contradiction. (Plus it just looks cool) The board is full tournament size 17”x17” (43.18cmx43.18cm in actual moon landing units.) With full tournament size pieces and two additional queens.
Donated By Adzy Wells
Writer, Comedienne, Live Singer, Performer, Painter and Engineer. I like to make, create and do ART.