Montblanc boutique 151 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Montblanc The High Artistry Limited Edition - In this collection Montblanc honours the evolution of The Great Wall of China during China’s Qin to Han and to the Ming Dynasty, and pays tribute to its cultural heritage and legends. It is a celebration of traditional Chinese craftsmanship and architecture. Montblanc copyrighted image. They are manufactured in limited numbers: 1, 5, 8, 10, 88, 333. Montblanc source copyrighted photo.
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HONOURING THE ART OF CALLIGRAPHY AND THE WONDER OF THE GREAT WALL:
The High Artistry Collection:
The Montblanc High Artistry Collection is our tribute to the Great Wall of China, which dominates deserts, valleys and mountains like a huge stone dragon.
Drawing inspiration from the shape of a traditional calligraphy brush, this collection's writing instruments – the LE1, LE5 and LE88 – honour the ancient art of calligraphy. The curved nib's tip is at a 45° angle, making it possible to create lines of different thicknesses at various angles. Therefore, writers are able to create beautiful words and symbols developed from the principles of rhythm and composition.
A DRAMATIC VISION OF THE GREAT WALL:
The Limited Edition 1 evokes a dramatic vision of the Great Wall twisting like a massive stone dragon over a vast landscape. The dragon metaphor comes to life on the Au 750 solid yellow gold cap and barrel in a pavé setting of sapphires, rubies, turmalin and diamonds. It is crowned by a selected 4.69 ct brilliant-cut diamond set into the skeletonised and hand-engraved Au 750 solid gold cap top symbolising a dragon's claws holding the diamond. A miniature music box is integrated into the cone, which plays a melody inspired by the sound of chime bells – a traditional royal instrument used in Chinese rituals and court music. The Au 750 solid yellow gold clip depicts a 3D hand engraved lion – a traditional Chinese symbol of protection.
CELEBRATING THE ANCIENT ART OF CALLIGRAPHY:
The Limited Edition 5 fountain pen’s cap and barrel are made from Au 750 solid yellow gold and artfully hand-painted with enamel cloisonné and champlevé designs. The magnificent colours are inspired by the traditional enamel painted vases from the Ming dynasty. Shaped like a traditional calligraphy brush and made of squirrel hair stabilised with translucent lacquer, the cone can be exchanged with a real brush for writing calligraphy. The Au 750 solid yellow gold curved nib is decorated with a 3D relief of the Great Wall and set with a brilliant-cut diamond.
BRINGING TO LIFE THE BEAUTY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP OF THE QIN DYNASTY:
The Limited Edition 88 fountain pen honours the Great Wall during the Qin Dynasty, which is artfully reflected in its design features. Forepart engraving shows a map of the Great Wall during the Qin Dynasty and the armours of the Chinese warriors who – like the Great Wall – served as a symbol of protection. This inspires the design of the cap and barrel, which is made of Au 750 solid white gold. The decoration on the ring, which is made of Kalahari-Jasper, tells the legend of the beacon towers.
CREATIVE DESIGNS AND EXCEPTIONAL PIECES OF ART:
For over a century, we have brought exquisite writing instruments to life through our High Artistry collections. Our newest collection connects Asia's rich history and traditional craftsmanship with the art of beautiful handwriting and the soul of Montblanc. Each collection expresses ancient and innovative Metiers d'art embedded in history, tradition and culture.
Just don’t call them pens—these gorgeous pieces are works of art that just happen to write incredibly well.
By Kristen Shirley on February 04, 2021. Departures.com
Montblanc’s High Artistry collections are legendary for their elegance, beauty, use of rare métiers d’art, and for their ability to elevate the humble pen into an artistic masterpiece. It recently released a new collection, the Montblanc High Artistry, A Tribute to the Great Wall collection. It is comprised of five writing instruments, each inspired by a different cultural element. There are nods to calligraphy, Ming Dynasty-era artwork, dragons, ancient warriors’ armor, and traditional symbols of protection, including the lion. The craftsmanship is incredible, incorporating many métiers d’art, such as goldsmithing, gem setting, hand engraving, lacquer, and enamel. The level of detail is incredible—even the nibs are made of solid 18K gold and engraved with a 3D motif of the Great Wall.
Each of the five writing instruments pays homage to calligraphy, one of China’s most enduring and beautiful artforms, in several ways. The shape is inspired by the curves of a calligraphy brush, and the nibs have a 45-degree curve, so they can write lines of different thicknesses at different angles. The cones of three of the models are shaped like calligraphy brushes, two in lacquered goat and synthetic hair, one in beautiful lacquer. Several of the caps are shaped like traditional ink pots, but rendered in white gold or mother-of-pearl. True calligraphy connoisseurs will fall for Limited Edition 5—its brush can even be replaced with a real calligraphy brush and used to write in the traditional art form.
The most spectacular piece is Limited Edition 1 Imperial, which is made of solid gold and fully set with pavé sapphires, rubies, tourmalines, and diamonds. The precious gemstones bring to life a detailed dragon motif. The top of the cap is set with a 4.69-carat diamond, held in place by golden dragon claws. If that weren’t enough, the cone contains a hand-crafted, miniature music box. It honors the traditional royal musical instrument played at court and plays melodic chiming bells. This special piece is limited to just one unique piece and is priced at USD$1,978,500.
The Montblanc High Artistry A Tribute to the Great Wall Limited Edition 1 Imperial, limited to one piece, USD$1,978,500.
The Montblanc High Artistry A Tribute to the Great Wall Limited Edition 5 Imperial, limited to five pieces, USD$558,000.
Montblanc High Artistry A Tribute to The Great Wall Limited Edition 10, limited to 10 pieces, USD$203,000.
Montblanc High Artistry A Tribute to the Great Wall Limited Edition 88, limited to 88 pieces, USD$50,500.
Montblanc High Artistry A Tribute to The Great Wall Limited Edition Meisterstück Skeleton LE333, limited to 333 pieces, USD$27,400.
Montblanc boutique 151 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Montblanc The High Artistry Limited Edition - In this collection Montblanc honours the evolution of The Great Wall of China during China’s Qin to Han and to the Ming Dynasty, and pays tribute to its cultural heritage and legends. It is a celebration of traditional Chinese craftsmanship and architecture. Montblanc copyrighted image. They are manufactured in limited numbers: 1, 5, 8, 10, 88, 333. Montblanc source copyrighted photo.
Forbes: www.forbes.com/sites/nancyolson/2021/02/09/montblanc-debu...
HONOURING THE ART OF CALLIGRAPHY AND THE WONDER OF THE GREAT WALL:
The High Artistry Collection:
The Montblanc High Artistry Collection is our tribute to the Great Wall of China, which dominates deserts, valleys and mountains like a huge stone dragon.
Drawing inspiration from the shape of a traditional calligraphy brush, this collection's writing instruments – the LE1, LE5 and LE88 – honour the ancient art of calligraphy. The curved nib's tip is at a 45° angle, making it possible to create lines of different thicknesses at various angles. Therefore, writers are able to create beautiful words and symbols developed from the principles of rhythm and composition.
A DRAMATIC VISION OF THE GREAT WALL:
The Limited Edition 1 evokes a dramatic vision of the Great Wall twisting like a massive stone dragon over a vast landscape. The dragon metaphor comes to life on the Au 750 solid yellow gold cap and barrel in a pavé setting of sapphires, rubies, turmalin and diamonds. It is crowned by a selected 4.69 ct brilliant-cut diamond set into the skeletonised and hand-engraved Au 750 solid gold cap top symbolising a dragon's claws holding the diamond. A miniature music box is integrated into the cone, which plays a melody inspired by the sound of chime bells – a traditional royal instrument used in Chinese rituals and court music. The Au 750 solid yellow gold clip depicts a 3D hand engraved lion – a traditional Chinese symbol of protection.
CELEBRATING THE ANCIENT ART OF CALLIGRAPHY:
The Limited Edition 5 fountain pen’s cap and barrel are made from Au 750 solid yellow gold and artfully hand-painted with enamel cloisonné and champlevé designs. The magnificent colours are inspired by the traditional enamel painted vases from the Ming dynasty. Shaped like a traditional calligraphy brush and made of squirrel hair stabilised with translucent lacquer, the cone can be exchanged with a real brush for writing calligraphy. The Au 750 solid yellow gold curved nib is decorated with a 3D relief of the Great Wall and set with a brilliant-cut diamond.
BRINGING TO LIFE THE BEAUTY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP OF THE QIN DYNASTY:
The Limited Edition 88 fountain pen honours the Great Wall during the Qin Dynasty, which is artfully reflected in its design features. Forepart engraving shows a map of the Great Wall during the Qin Dynasty and the armours of the Chinese warriors who – like the Great Wall – served as a symbol of protection. This inspires the design of the cap and barrel, which is made of Au 750 solid white gold. The decoration on the ring, which is made of Kalahari-Jasper, tells the legend of the beacon towers.
CREATIVE DESIGNS AND EXCEPTIONAL PIECES OF ART:
For over a century, we have brought exquisite writing instruments to life through our High Artistry collections. Our newest collection connects Asia's rich history and traditional craftsmanship with the art of beautiful handwriting and the soul of Montblanc. Each collection expresses ancient and innovative Metiers d'art embedded in history, tradition and culture.
Just don’t call them pens—these gorgeous pieces are works of art that just happen to write incredibly well.
By Kristen Shirley on February 04, 2021. Departures.com
Montblanc’s High Artistry collections are legendary for their elegance, beauty, use of rare métiers d’art, and for their ability to elevate the humble pen into an artistic masterpiece. It recently released a new collection, the Montblanc High Artistry, A Tribute to the Great Wall collection. It is comprised of five writing instruments, each inspired by a different cultural element. There are nods to calligraphy, Ming Dynasty-era artwork, dragons, ancient warriors’ armor, and traditional symbols of protection, including the lion. The craftsmanship is incredible, incorporating many métiers d’art, such as goldsmithing, gem setting, hand engraving, lacquer, and enamel. The level of detail is incredible—even the nibs are made of solid 18K gold and engraved with a 3D motif of the Great Wall.
Each of the five writing instruments pays homage to calligraphy, one of China’s most enduring and beautiful artforms, in several ways. The shape is inspired by the curves of a calligraphy brush, and the nibs have a 45-degree curve, so they can write lines of different thicknesses at different angles. The cones of three of the models are shaped like calligraphy brushes, two in lacquered goat and synthetic hair, one in beautiful lacquer. Several of the caps are shaped like traditional ink pots, but rendered in white gold or mother-of-pearl. True calligraphy connoisseurs will fall for Limited Edition 5—its brush can even be replaced with a real calligraphy brush and used to write in the traditional art form.
The most spectacular piece is Limited Edition 1 Imperial, which is made of solid gold and fully set with pavé sapphires, rubies, tourmalines, and diamonds. The precious gemstones bring to life a detailed dragon motif. The top of the cap is set with a 4.69-carat diamond, held in place by golden dragon claws. If that weren’t enough, the cone contains a hand-crafted, miniature music box. It honors the traditional royal musical instrument played at court and plays melodic chiming bells. This special piece is limited to just one unique piece and is priced at USD$1,978,500.
The Montblanc High Artistry A Tribute to the Great Wall Limited Edition 1 Imperial, limited to one piece, USD$1,978,500.
The Montblanc High Artistry A Tribute to the Great Wall Limited Edition 5 Imperial, limited to five pieces, USD$558,000.
Montblanc High Artistry A Tribute to The Great Wall Limited Edition 10, limited to 10 pieces, USD$203,000.
Montblanc High Artistry A Tribute to the Great Wall Limited Edition 88, limited to 88 pieces, USD$50,500.
Montblanc High Artistry A Tribute to The Great Wall Limited Edition Meisterstück Skeleton LE333, limited to 333 pieces, USD$27,400.