Artist: Gustav Robert Högfeldt (Swedish, 1894–1986)
Title: Checkmate (Schachmatt)
Estimated Period: Circa 1940–1960s
Medium: Vintage lithograph / art print, signed in the plate
Dimensions: 41 x 31 cm (with frame)
About the Piece
A wonderfully whimsical and satirical illustration by famed Swedish cartoonist Robert Högfeldt, capturing a humorous, animated perspective of a chess game's final moments. The print features his signature expressive character styling on the chess pieces
Condition & Framing
Front: Housed under glass in a classic mid-century gilt wood frame with minor vintage patina on the edges.
Reverse: Features the original vintage framing gallery stamp: "RAHMEN CARL KÄSER, BASEL - NADELBERG 20", adding excellent provenance and mid-century Swiss heritage to the piece.