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.
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This is an exceptional piece of Art! So pleased with my order!
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Bought this set as an anniversary present for my wife. She works with cars so this was perfect! Thank you!
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My nephew said it was the best present ever :-).
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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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Amazing piece, but it did get scratched easily.
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Great Xmas gift for father-in-law!
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This auto part sculpture has a treasured place in my library: a monument to the creative and curious mind of humanity.
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My brother and sister-in-law who are both copper miners just love this sculpture Rustic Miner. I thought Id never find the perfect gift until now! Armandos art is awesome, created with skill and care, just like he was making it especially for them!
Rustic Miner, Upcycled Metal Sculpture of Miner at Work in Mexico
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My sister and her husband are in awe of the craftsmanship and obvious care Armando put into his creation, like it was made with them in mind.
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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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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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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.
Pediatrician's Appointment, Handcrafted Recycled Metal Mexico Rustic Doctor Sculpture
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