Hand-Painted Polo Chess & Backgammon Set
Hand-Painted Polo Chess & Backgammon Set
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A one-of-one luxury chess and backgammon set, hand-painted with an animated polo scene around the chess board.
This reversible wooden board features a chess surface on one side and a backgammon layout on the other. The painted polo figures, horses, and landscape details give the piece a strong narrative presence, making it both a playable board game and a decorative collector’s object.
Overview
Part of the Pilardi collector selection, this hand-painted chess and backgammon set celebrates the visual language of traditional miniature painting through a lively polo scene. Riders and horses move around the chess surface, creating a sense of rhythm, storytelling, and movement.
The backgammon side continues the decorative approach with painted details across the board, giving the set a distinctive identity from both sides.
Designed as both a functional game set and a display piece, this edition is made to be played, shown, and preserved.
Craftsmanship
The board is painted by hand with miniature-style figures and landscape details. The chess side presents a full polo scene arranged around the playing surface, while the backgammon side reveals a quieter composition with painted figures and ornamental details.
A clear protective resin finish enhances the depth and luminosity of the artwork while helping protect the surface over time.
This set includes a protective hard case, a full set of chess pieces, and matching backgammon checkers.
Materials & Techniques
- Wooden board structure
- Hand-painted miniature-style polo scene
- Painted chess and backgammon surfaces
- Clear protective resin finish
- Reversible chess and backgammon board
- Includes chess pieces and backgammon checkers
- Protective hard case included
Dimensions
- Board: 49.5 × 49.5 × 6.5 cm
- Case: 54 × 29 × 9 cm
- Chess playing area: 28 × 28 cm
Collector Note
This edition is a one-of-one piece. The same design will not be repeated.
This piece is part of Pilardi’s first collector release. As future editions may vary in rarity, craftsmanship, and production time, pricing may evolve accordingly.
Its hand-painted polo scene, reversible format, and accessible collector price make it a distinctive luxury gift for a chess lover, backgammon lover, or collector of decorative board games.
Care & Preservation
- Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
- Avoid prolonged humidity, direct sunlight, and heat sources.
- Store inside its protective case when not in use.
Packaging & Shipping
Carefully packaged in its protective hard case.
Ships from Paris with secure, tracked, and insured delivery.
Crafted in Ispahan, selected in Paris.
Savoir-faire
Each Pilardi piece is the work of skilled artisans, combining traditional techniques — marquetry, hand-painting, block-printing — with a collector's eye for detail. Every object is one-of-one.
Shipping & returns
Each piece is carefully prepared and shipped from Paris with insured, tracked delivery. For deliveries outside the European Union, customs duties, import VAT, or carrier handling fees may be requested by the destination country and are not included in the price. Returns must be requested within 14 calendar days of delivery and are subject to our Return Policy. Items must be returned unused, complete, undamaged, and in their original packaging.
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