{"product_id":"irving-amen-chess-board-signed-mid-century-modern-color-woodcut","title":"Irving Amen “Chess Board” Signed Mid-Century Modern Color Woodcut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Chess Board” by Irving Amen brings together stylized chess pieces and geometric color in a composition with a clear Mid-Century Modern character. Two crowned figures stand at the center, surrounded by knights, rooks, bishops, and pawns arranged across rectangular fields of orange, muted blue, pale yellow, green, and black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe woodcut uses contrasting silhouettes and expressive details to give each piece its own presence. The central figures have angular faces and patterned crowns, while the knights introduce curved horse-head profiles among the straighter forms. Short lines run through the colored backgrounds, adding texture and movement to the otherwise flat areas of color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than showing a conventional chessboard in perspective, the image places the pieces within an irregular grid. Changes in scale and alternating light and dark forms create a balanced arrangement that reads clearly from across a room. Up close, the smaller marks and decorative details give the print more to explore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower margin is signed “Amen” at the right and titled “Chess Board” at the left, where an edition notation also appears. A broad charcoal-colored mat with a narrow reddish inner accent surrounds the paper margin. The gold-tone frame features black edging that repeats the strong outlines within the artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe framed size makes it an easy fit above a writing desk, beside a bookcase, or within a gallery wall. Its subject suits a study or game room, while the graphic composition pairs naturally with Mid-Century Modern furniture, warm wood finishes, and understated upholstery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall framed dimensions: 25″ W × 18.5″ H. Interior image area: approximately 18″ W × 13″ H.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: age appropriate wear, vintage finish, discoloration, see photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping: FREE LOCAL PICKUP FROM 08610 NJ- SHIPPING cost is a a PLACEHOLDER and varies based on location- blanketwrap shipping quotes can be provided    - please send zip code BEFORE purchase for more information! Orders placed without prior discussion of shipping cost will be cancelled and refunded within 24 hrs as per customer\/seller agreement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"secondhand stories","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49205803974878,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/2808\/7262\/files\/019BFD14-A622-4BE6-BDEE-DF7185C349DA.jpg?v=1791906668","url":"https:\/\/www.secondhandstoryshop.com\/products\/irving-amen-chess-board-signed-mid-century-modern-color-woodcut","provider":"secondhand stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}