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Gianfrance
Ferre
Gianfranco
Ferre !!
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!!
My
Listing
I am listing the
Gianfranco
Ferre. After receiving an architectural degree with a concentration in
fashion design, Gianfranco Ferre worked for several years in the East. Upon
his return to Italy in 1974, he designed his first pret-a-porter collection
for women, and, in 1986, he presented the first "Gianfranco Ferre Haute
Couture" collection. Exhibitions, fashion shows and international
recognition have ordained the success of this fashion designer who had been
the Artistic Director at Christian Dior for 8 years.
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).
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