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Battle of Vienna by Leonid Golovko, circa 2010
This magnificent chess set created by the very talented artist Leonid Golovko
A true piece of art.
Battle of Vienna took place on 11 and 12 September 1683, when the Ottoman Empire period of two months laid siege to Vienna, the capital of Austria. In a large battle won by Polish-Austrian-German troops under the command of Jan III Sobieski, King of Poland. Troops of the Ottoman Empire commanded Kara Mustafa, Grand Vizier Mehmed IV. Defeat was the beginning of the decline of the Ottoman Empire and the exaltation of the Habsburgs. If the Ottoman Empire defeated the siege of Vienna in 1683, Europe as we know it, most likely wouldn't exist!
Each figure collection from the King and to the pawn, the real historic character with detailed and accurate rendering features, weapons and uniforms. All pieces are hand painted porcelain with glaze and gilding, titanium sputtering. Whiteboard-pouch made of Karelian Birch and array in itself is a work of art.
Only 13 copies made.
Material: Porcelain.
Covered with: gold, platinum, glaze, chrome-plated spraying.
Piece's height: 13-17 cm.
Chessboard material: Karelian birch.
Chessboard size: 66 x 66 cm.