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Fendi
Fendi !!
Omas Pens...1996 Sign for Children Commemorating UNICEF's 50th Anniversary
in Sterling Silver (0.925), mint in original box. The list price is
.
But I am selling at
very much lower than the retailed price of US$2000 !! Very low price considering that this has been
launched in 1996….4 years later today…you can hardly see it anymore.
Moreover there were only 300 pcs produced worldwide!!
Featuring the Fendi,
which is one of the hottest pens in the Unicef designs. Paola, Anna, Franca,
Carla and Alda are 5 sisters whose roots stern from a small fur and leather
goods factory opened by their parents. Eduardo and Adele Fendi, in 1925. Its
great success as one of the world greatest and finest manufacturers of fur
and leather products was honored in 1985 by the national Gallery of Modern
Art in Rome and with retrospective exhibition covering Fendi’s 60 years
history and its collaboration with the great designer, Karl Lagerfield.
Christie
Auction
The OMAS Signs for
Children series is a very limited line designed to benefit Unicef. On
October 14, 1996 Christies of London auctioned off the 24 "one of a
kind " pieces in Rome, Italy. Following the auction, the 24 pens were
produced as limited edition in silver and solid gold. In keeping with the
generosity and support for which UNICEF is so well known, a portion of the
proceeds were put forth to assist with their most financially demanding
programs.
This collection,
comprises of 24 pens, is born from a most unusual and enthusiastic
collaboration. Famous names have been conveyed by means of their drawing. A
personal message. Some were simple and some were rather elaborate yet all
were imbued with the artist’s personality. Respecting each one’s
individual style, as is the nature of Omas. Omas have transcribed the
essence of these drawing onto the bodies of each model within the
constraints of material limitation and construction requirements.
The
Design
The silver filigrees
are uniformly shaped in a classic important and refined manner. The
underlining bodies were exquisitely fashioned of an organic resin. The color
of Unicef blue was not only a tribute to Unicef but also contrast perfectly
against the precious metal sheathing. The silver filigrees have an
additional rhodium plating for aesthetic consideration. Nib is 18K solid
gold. Every clip is accented by a small roller of genuine Lapis Lazuli. Each
model was inscribe with the author signature and Omas logo. Each is
individually number.
Pen is
New
The fountain pen is new
and has never been used, dipped nor inked. Comes with the original gift box
and paper. Very elaborate packing and boxes (see photo). I accept money
order, bank draft, wire and also credit cards (condition applies).
Thanks
for Viewing !!
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