MONTBLANC 2010 Caspar David Friedrich Pièce unique Limited Edition 1 Ref. 107308

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MONTBLANC 2010 Caspar David Friedrich Pièce unique Limited Edition 1 Ref. 107308:
$280000.00

MONTBLANC 2010 Caspar David Friedrich Ateliers Privés Limited Edition 1/1 Fountain Pen

aka White nights or “albino” CDF

Ref. 107308

Mod. M28717

Serial number: VU186662

Limited Edition: 1/1 Pièce unique (LE1)

Montblanc Medium (M) 18K gold nib engraved with motif from Friedrich's "Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog.".

Year: Announced in 2010 and completed in 2011

Made in Germany

Montblanc's ultimate tribute to Caspar David Friedrich, godfather of early German Romanticism, known for his landscapes that were at once realistic and dreamlike.

It has never been used nor inked.The pen comes in pristine condition and full set configuration and namely: white outer cardboard box, specific white lacquered wood display box, outer box, booklet/certificate (duly stamped), Ateliers Privés Certificate.

Design features:
· the design is inspired by the landscape paintings of Caspar David Friedrich· the cap is influenced by the impression of the distance and the perspectives which are part of many of CDF’ paintings· the barrel is referring to the gothic style of the late medieval times· the nib is enriched by a scene from the painting "Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog." which is one of CDF’s most famous paintings
Product features:
· 146 size· 750 solid white gold, rhodium-plated· barrel featuring precious white lacquered inlays· cap made of white agate stone· 750 solid gold nib· Ring on cone, cap top, cap ring, clip and Montblanc emblem set with approx 1.338ct diamonds, brilliant cut

Note for collectors:

As I see it, here we have a rare convergence and alignment of multiple factors that amplify one another, resulting in what I do not hesitate to call a museum-worthy piece.

On one side Montblanc is the pen brand par excellence, a pride of German craftsmanship. On the other hand, we have the seminal artist of the nineteenth-century German Romanticism, an artist who embodied the spirit of his time, Caspar David Friedrich.

All of this is elevated by the uniqueness of a one-of-a-kind piece (LE1), the hidden dream of every collector.

As experienced collectors already know, way before the Montblanc Masters of Art (MoA) was inaugurated in 2023 (shortly after having unfortunately brought the Patrons of Art Series to an end), the Montblanc Artisan dept. had already honored multiple painters and sculptors (including Caspar David Friedrich). I’m listing here only a few, to help grasp the vastness of the subject at hand and to simultaneously highlight the brand’s lack of systematic approach (I recognise this isn’t the ideal setting to share my criticism in this regard but I couldn’t restrain myself):
Joan Miró LE76Friedensreich Hundertwasser LE100Diego Rivera LE70 (Skeleton)Frida Khalo LE70 (Skeleton)Antoni Gaudi LE128 (Skeleton)Pablo Picasso LE91 (yellow gold)Pablo Picasso LE39 (white gold)Paul Klee LE79Henry Moore LE88

Salvador Dalì LE100,

Raffaello Sanzio Master of Urbino LE83Michelangelo Buonarroti LE96Leonardo da VinciLE74

Caspar David Friederich LE65

Toulouse Lautrec LE91Andy Warhol LE100

Excerpt from the accompanying booklet:

"Friedrich! The only landscape painter so far to succeedin stirring up all the forces of my soul, the painter who has created a new genre:THE TRAGEDY OF THE LANDSCAPE."

(David d'Angers, French sculptor, on visiting Friedrich in Dresden)

CASPAR DAVID FRIEDRICH - GODFATHER OF EARLY GERMAN ROMANTICISM.

Before Caspar David Friedrich began his art studies at the young age of 16, he was already taking drawing lessons with the university art teacher Johann Gottfried Quistorp, who awoke his protégé's love for the beauty of local nature - thus paving the way for one of the greatest painters of the Romantic era. During Friedrich's travels and hikes, he sketched his naturalistic impressions which he used as a reference for famous works such as "Wanderer above the sea of fog" or "Chalk cliffs on Rügen": unique landscapes, with fascinating intense images which are as realistic as they are dreamy and full of melancholy and gracefulness. His painting style was not based on exact images of landscapes but on imaginary views - ideal and dreamy - uniting detailed realism and abstract composition. A legacy which has been honoured with numerous exhibitions in cities such as London, New York and Saint Petersburg.

IN HONOUR OF A VIRTUOSO OF PAINTING:

THE LIMITED EDITION CASPAR DAVID FRIEDRICH 1/1 WHITE NIGHTS

The largest collection of Friedrich's fascinating works is found outside of Germany in the State Hermitage in Saint Petersburg - the city famous for its "White Nights", a period from May to July, when the sun never fully sets and the sky is filled with a silvery shimmer. This unique natural spectacle is celebrated with many events, especially the "White Nights Festival".

Launched on the occasion of this cultural event in 2011, the Limited Edition Caspar David Friedrich 1/1 White Nights was created from 750 solid white gold and pays a compelling tribute to its namesake: the expert cut of white agate on the cap symbolises the stunning depth of Friedrich's paintings. The white borders of the fine lacquer inlay on the barrel are reminiscent of Gothic architecture, a recurring motif in several of Friedrich's works. The rhodium-plated 18 K gold nib is finished with the delicately engraved detail from the painting "Wanderer above the sea of fog".

Diamonds crown the rings, the clip and the Montblanc emblem, and complete this precious edition, which brings to life all the enchantment of the early romantic works of its namesake - and is limited worldwide to only 1 piece.

MONTBLANC ARTISAN ATELIER

Around the world the Montblanc Limited Editions have long been noted for their inspirational design and outstanding craftsmanship. The most lavish and exquisite of these are the work of the Montblanc Artisan Atelier. Here, experienced goldsmiths and stone setters create a strictly limited number of supremely elegant writing instruments.

Artistic innovation, excellent workmanship and uncompromising quality are the hallmarks of these exceptional works of art.

Each writing instrument is manufactured with infinite patience and skill, each precious stone carefully selected for its magnificence and brilliance. And in every detail you can sense the dedication and passion that drive the artists of the Artisan Atelier to spend countless hours at their workbenches in order to give life to these unique writing jewels.

MONTBLANC ATELIERS PRIVÉS COLLECTIONS

You have acquired one of the most splendid jewelled writing instruments of contemporary craftsmanship, a unique treasure from the Montblanc Artisan Atelier. This icon of design has been individually handcrafted by master crafts-men, goldsmiths and stone setters with the utmost attention to each detail. Only the highest quality materials are used to achieve this visual harmony of pure elegance and extravagance.

To ensure maximum precision and perfection, all individual parts are subject to strict quality controls. A number guarantees the strictly limited collection of jewelled writing instruments created by the Montblanc Artisan Atelier.

Montblanc offers worldwide service support to help maintain the value of your unique creation.

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