{"product_id":"luxury-sterling-silver-greek-mythology-chess-set-titans-vs-olympians-the-titanomachy-konforti-atelier","title":"Luxury Sterling Silver Greek Mythology Chess Set - Titans vs. Olympians: The Titanomachy - Konforti Atelier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Titans vs. Olympians - The Titanomachy\" is a monumental sculptural chess set conceived as a museum-level collectible and created within the Konforti family atelier in the spirit of the great Imperial workshops of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecuted exclusively as a private commission, this extraordinary work celebrates one of the greatest conflicts in the history of classical mythology-the Titanomachy, the legendary ten-year war that determined the fate of the cosmos. Rather than depicting a conventional military battle, the composition transforms one of humanity's oldest mythological narratives into an extraordinary sculptural chess game, where every move echoes the struggle between the ancient rulers of creation and the new generation of Olympian gods destined to reshape the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced only in a very limited number of examples worldwide, each chess set requires many months of dedicated craftsmanship and combines monumental silver sculpture, haute joaillerie techniques, hot enamel artistry, gemstone setting, architectural metalwork, and miniature sculptural composition into a single unified work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the scale and complexity of the project, the atelier undertakes only a limited number of such commissions each year. Every commission is scheduled individually, and a production slot is reserved upon confirmation of the order. Each chess set requires approximately eighteen months (1.5 years) to complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors receive complete documentation, certificates of authenticity and materials, and direct communication with the atelier throughout every stage of the creation process.\u003cbr\u003eAs part of the commission, the collector receives a complimentary original oil painting of the completed chess set, executed by one of the atelier's artists exclusively for the commission. The painting is hand-signed by all of the artists who participated in the creation of the chess set, serving as a unique artistic companion and an enduring record of the collaborative craftsmanship behind the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical and Mythological Inspiration\u003cbr\u003eLong before the rise of mankind, before the kingdoms of Greece and the heroes of epic legend, the universe itself was ruled by the Titans-the colossal primordial beings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong them ruled the mighty Cronus, who overthrew his own father to establish the reign of the Titans across heaven, earth, and sea. Yet prophecy foretold that Cronus himself would one day be overthrown by one of his own children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prevent this destiny, Cronus swallowed each newborn child. Zeus, however, was hidden at birth and secretly raised on the island of Crete. Upon reaching adulthood, he compelled Cronus to release his brothers and sisters and united them against the Titans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conflict that followed became known as the Titanomachy, a ten-year war unlike any other in mythology. Mountains were hurled as weapons, oceans rose in fury, thunder split the heavens, and the foundations of the world trembled beneath battles between beings of unimaginable power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately Zeus emerged victorious, establishing Mount Olympus as the new seat of divine authority and forever transforming the order of the cosmos.\u003cbr\u003eThis legendary struggle between the ancient world and the new age serves as the inspiration for this monumental sculptural chess composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Chess Set and a Mythological Diorama\u003cbr\u003eUnlike conventional chess sets, \"Titans vs. Olympians - The Titanomachy\" is conceived not merely as a game but as a complete sculptural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring play, every figure performs its traditional role within the timeless strategy of chess.\u003cbr\u003eWhen displayed as a work of art, however, the chessboard transforms into a dramatic three-dimensional landscape depicting two opposing worlds.\u003cbr\u003eOne side represents the realm of the Olympian gods-a magnificent city inspired by Mount Olympus, where gleaming temples rise above the mountains and divine order radiates throughout the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpposing it stands the dominion of the Titans-a primordial wilderness of towering mountains and shattered cliffs shaped by the raw forces of creation itself.  Contrasting with the serene architectural harmony of Olympus.\u003cbr\u003eThe battlefield becomes the meeting point of these two civilizations, where divine order confronts primordial chaos in one of mythology's defining moments.\u003cbr\u003eFrom every viewing angle the composition functions simultaneously as a playable chess game, an architectural sculpture, and a museum-quality mythological diorama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Figures\u003cbr\u003eOlympians (White)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing\u003cbr\u003eZeus - Supreme ruler of Mount Olympus and god of thunder, whose victory establishes the reign of the Olympian gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueen\u003cbr\u003eHera - Queen of Olympus, goddess of marriage and sovereignty, depicted as the majestic counterpart to Zeus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBishops (2 Figures)\u003cbr\u003eAthena - Goddess of wisdom, strategy, and warfare, portrayed in full armor with spear and shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnights (2 Figures)\u003cbr\u003eAres - God of war, represented as a fearless warrior charging into battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooks (2 Figures)\u003cbr\u003ePoseidon - Lord of the seas, earthquakes, and storms, commanding the oceans with his mighty trident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePawns (8 Figures)\u003cbr\u003eOlympian Hoplites - Elite warriors of Olympus, equipped with classical Greek armor, shields, and spears, standing as the disciplined defenders of the Olympian realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitans (Black)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing\u003cbr\u003eCronus - King of the Titans and ruler of the ancient world before the rise of Olympus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueen\u003cbr\u003eGaia - Primordial Mother Earth and progenitor of the Titans, embodying the eternal power of creation itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBishops (2 Figures)\u003cbr\u003eAtlas -The mighty Titan renowned for his immense strength and later condemned to bear the heavens upon his shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnights (2 Figures)\u003cbr\u003eHyperion - Titan of heavenly light, celestial fire, and the rising sun, represented as a radiant warrior of the ancient age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooks (2 Figures)\u003cbr\u003eOceanus - Primordial Titan of the great world-encircling ocean, master of the waters before the reign of Poseidon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePawns (8 Figures)\u003cbr\u003eGigantes - Massive primordial giants serving the Titan cause, depicted as colossal warriors emerging from the earth itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions and Materials\u003cbr\u003eChessboard Dimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Board Dimensions: Approximately 80 × 45 cm (31.5 × 17.7 in)\u003cbr\u003eInner Playing Field: Approximately 45 × 45 cm (17.7 × 17.7 in)\u003cbr\u003eOverall Board Height: Approximately 10–25 cm (3.9–9.8 in), depending on the architectural elements and sculptural composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigure Heights\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 11-13 cm (4.3-5.1 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials\u003cbr\u003eSterling Silver\u003cbr\u003e18K Yellow Gold\u003cbr\u003e24K Gold Vermeil\u003cbr\u003e18K Yellow Gold Gilt\u003cbr\u003eHot Enamel\u003cbr\u003eNatural Sapphires\u003cbr\u003eNatural Emeralds\u003cbr\u003eNatural Tourmalines\u003cbr\u003eNatural Red Garnets\u003cbr\u003eNatural Mandarin Garnets\u003cbr\u003eChalcedony\u003cbr\u003ePrecious hardwood foundation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechniques\u003cbr\u003eThis work brings together numerous traditional luxury arts techniques, including:\u003cbr\u003ePrecious metal sculpture\u003cbr\u003eHot enamel\u003cbr\u003eArtistic casting\u003cbr\u003eChasing\u003cbr\u003eHand engraving\u003cbr\u003eRepoussé\u003cbr\u003eGemstone setting\u003cbr\u003eArchitectural metalwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery figure is individually sculpted and finished by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommission and Personalization\u003cbr\u003eEach chess set is created exclusively for its collector.\u003cbr\u003eThe commission process allows for discreet personalization, including selected gemstone variations, color interpretations, heraldic elements, and other bespoke details, ensuring that every completed work remains unique.\u003cbr\u003eThe atelier also accepts fully custom commissions for entirely original chess compositions and historical themes.\u003cbr\u003eFrom the first sketches through the final sculptural execution, every stage is developed in close collaboration with the client.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtelier and Provenance\u003cbr\u003eEach work is created within the Konforti family atelier, a multi-generational workshop led by Inga and Barak Konforti, continuing the artistic legacy established by master artists Ella and Yuri Bogoslavsky.\u003cbr\u003eEvery piece is entirely handcrafted using traditional techniques, combining sculpture, jewelry arts, enamel work, miniature painting, and gemstone setting.\u003cbr\u003eAs part of the commission, the collector receives a complimentary signed original design sketch, presented as part of the artistic provenance of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping and Delivery\u003cbr\u003eComplimentary worldwide shipping and full insurance are included.\u003cbr\u003eBecause of the scale, value, and complexity of the chess set, delivery is arranged individually through specialized fine-art logistics providers. Museum-standard crating, white-glove handling, and fully insured transportation are coordinated according to the destination and collector's preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaxes and Duties\u003cbr\u003eImport duties, VAT, customs clearance charges, and local taxes are not included in the listed price and remain the responsibility of the buyer upon importation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Konforti Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43040534134855,"sku":"TOT-001","price":2200000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1657\/1975\/files\/titans-vs-olympians-titanomachy-luxury-sterling-silver-chess-set_jpg.jpg?v=1785876882","url":"https:\/\/konfortijewelry.com\/it\/products\/luxury-sterling-silver-greek-mythology-chess-set-titans-vs-olympians-the-titanomachy-konforti-atelier","provider":"Konforti Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}