Mario Cooper Chessmen, designed by Mario Cooper, machined by E.E. Marble. Elegant, clearly defined abstract design in tubular and conical shapes, made for the John G. White Collection of Chess by Mario Cooper, prominent American artist of New York City. King wears a crown, Queen a coronet, Bishop a hat. Knight is a horse, Rook is a round castle with four crenels on the parapet.
Pawns have conical hats.
Gift of the artist, Mario Cooper, 1980.