Unique Recycled Auto Part Chess Set, "Recycling Challenge"
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The imaginative mind of Armando Ramirez transforms scrap metal into a sleek, black and silver chess set. Ramirez collects the leftover metal pieces off a die machine and shapes them into the pawns, horses, and parts of the kings, which also feature cogs from a car's electrical system. The queens are made from screws, auto part cogs and bearings. The bishops are shaped from spark plugs and the towers from cogwheels. The board is made from a metal sheet and features ornate iron wires and bendix caps taken from a car.
Please note it is the artist's intention not to give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present. The finish can vary from matte to shiny, as each chess set is a unique piece of handcrafted art.
- 2.80 kgs
- 6.2 lbs
- Board: 5 cm H x 31.05 cm W x 31.05 cm D
- Board: 2" H x 12.25" W x 12.25" D
- Largest Piece: 8.2 cm H x 3.5 cm W x 2.5 cm D
- Largest Piece: 3.2" H x 1.4" W x 1" D
- Smallest Piece: 3.2 cm H x 2.5 cm Diam.
- Smallest Piece: 1.3" H x 1" Diam.
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LaDawn
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07/02/2016
"Chess at it's Best"
This is an exceptional piece of Art! So pleased with my order!
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Meghan
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08/13/2022
"Absolutely wonderful!"
Bought this set as an anniversary present for my wife. She works with cars so this was perfect! Thank you!
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- This was a gift for: Wife
- Occasion: anniversary
Diane
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07/29/2021
"Really beautifully crafted"
My nephew said it was the best present ever :-).
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- This was a gift for: Nephew
- Occasion: birthday
Mariah
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05/07/2021
"Excellent craftsmanship"
I ordered this as a gift for my father-in-law, a chess enthusiast. He was impressed with the craftsmanship and creativity. Two thumbs up!
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Kiara
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01/28/2021
"Great gift for a mechanic"
Amazing piece, but it did get scratched easily.
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Julia
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10/28/2020
"Amazing"
Great Xmas gift for father-in-law!
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- Napping
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- This was a gift for: Father-in-law
- Occasion: Christmas
Shannon
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03/08/2024
"Love it!!"
I had to wait a bit until this beautiful piece became available again. It just arrived the other day and I love it. Ill be gifting it soon and know the recipient will just love it.
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Entropy
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03/05/2024
"Love this artist!!"
We now have at least 4-5 pieces from Armando Ramirez. His talent is phenomenal! This was purchased for our youngest son to hang his car keys and Covid mask on,in his room. This was one of those gifts that is soooo hard to let go of and actually give away. I would love one of just about everything of Armando Ramirez ,we have his amazing deer sculpture that has a place for a votive candle and it is hands down my most favorite piece of art!! Highly recommend getting something from this amazing artist ! His small people sculptures have made charming gifts through the years but his larger work is absolutely exquisite!!!
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- Art, decorative, and art collection
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Sandra
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12/14/2023
"Clever auto part sculpture"
I bought one of these pediatricians for my nephew who is a pediatrician. He loves it and told me it is very cute.I also bought one for my personal doctor. She loves hers, too.Armando Ramirez is very creative--a true artisan.. I have bought several of his sculptures and have loved every one of them and so have the peopleI have given them to.. I turned the Barber sculpture into a Retinologist giving an eye injection. When I look at them, they do not seem like they are made out of scrap auto parts. All I see is a delightful showpiece.
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Beau
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12/09/2023
"WOOF!"
Truly an inventive and delightful sculpture. Its size alone was a huge welcomed surprise. Definitely will be watching for such scuptures!
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Michael
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12/06/2023
"Fabulous"
Awesome piece of sculpture. Looks great on the wall!
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Androgynous Form, Modern Human Form Upcycled Metal Auto Part Wall Sculpture
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Rolando A
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08/09/2023
"She love it"
Luckily, I found this beauty surfing the web looking for a gift for my wife for our 6-year anniversary. THIS SCULPTURE IS PERFECT since I work in a metal recycling company and our first outings were to parks.
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- Occasion: anniversary
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