Full documents. 008/300. one of its kind.
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24 Different Signature Pens in very Limited Editions of 300 Pens Each.
One of a kind!! 1996 Sign for Children Commemorating UNICEF's 50th
Anniversary Silver (0.925) Moreover this is 008 th pen of only 300 pcs
produced worldwide!! 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 shaped in a classic
important and refined manner. 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.
OMAS undertook perhaps its most ambitious project in pen design in 1996,
when it invited 24 of the most celebrated names in the worlds of art,
music, cinema, literature, sports, science and fashion to participate in
the creation of this extraordinary pen collection. Design motifs were
submitted by such luminaries as Claudio Abbado, Michelangelo Antonioni,
Julio Iglesias, Gina Lollobrigida, Egon Von Furstenburg, Christian
Barnard and others, and these drawings were transformed into striking
pens, each named in honor of the personality who inspired it. The pens
were released in support of UNICEF, the United Nations International
Children's Emergency Fund. This set of 24 sterling silver pens is
limited to 300 examples. Medium 18 K gold nib bearing the UNICEF
insignia. Original packaging and papers.
