High Artistry Versailles
MONTBLANC HIGH ARTISTRY
This High Artistry collection celebrates the grandeur of Château de Versailles, and the exceptional craftsmanship that brings it to life. Each writing instrument is a testament to artisanal mastery – crafted with intricate details and exquisite materials inspired in part by the Palace’s gilded interiors, its manicured gardens, and the royal figures that once resided there.
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LE 479
King Louis XIV’s private chamber was known for its elegance and opulence. Its refined white walls are mirrored in this edition’s lacquered body, while the solid Au 750 gold accents pay homage to the room’s intricate gilded details. Delicate engravings underneath the lacquer on the barrel’s surface complete the design, mimicking the cabinet’s luxurious ornamental motifs.
LE 195
The vivid colours and geometric layout of Château de Versailles Orangerie inspire this edition’s design. The cap and barrel are decorated with a striking green Aventurine which is offset by fine, signature gold skeleton overlay. It reflects the precise, symmetrical layout of the Orangerie and its verdant collection of citrus trees, which were carefully selected by King Louis XIV.
LE 18
The Limited Edition 18 captures the artistry and the secrecy that were central to life at Château de Versailles. Decorative inlays echo the rare and exotic marbles of the Palace’s Hercules Room. The cap top features a hidden compartment, engraved with a secret code from the “Grand Cipher” – the system used by Louis XIV to send confidential messages.
LE 7
The opulence of Château de Versailles’ most famous room, the Hall of Mirrors, is captured in delicate, detailed inlays that reflect the room’s sequence of dazzling mirrors and shimmering chandeliers. In a nod to the Palace’s evolution, the cap opens to reveal a miniature painting of Château de Versailles as it appeared in 1678, before the grand Hall of Mirrors was constructed.
LE 3
This edition captures the artistic grandeur and magnificence of the Hall of Mirrors and the Palace's gardens in sublime detail, as seen through the grand windows of the palace. The cap and barrel reveal an intricate painting of the breathtaking view of the Apollo Fountain and the Grand Canal, which can be seen from inside the Hall of Mirrors. Elegantly set with over 1,000 brilliant-cut diamonds, the writing instrument dazzles and reflects light just as the hall's mirrors once did.
FEATURES
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SHAPE
The shape of this collection is inspired by the design of the “endless pen”, invented in 1707 by Louis XIV’s royal engineer, Nicolas Bion. The instrument could hold enough ink to write a few sentences, and earned Bion recognition as a pioneer of the reservoir fountain pen.
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CLIP
Early in his reign, Louis XIV adopted the sun as his personal emblem, famously styling himself Le Roy Soleil (“The Sun King”). Considered to be the centre of the universe the clip ends in an elaborate depiction of Apollo’s head encircled by the rays of the sun and set in a solid Au 750 yellow gold plate.
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CONE BOTTOM
The base of the cone features Louis XIV's personal seal, which consisted of the initial letter of his name, doubled and interwoven into a single sign.
The shape of this collection is inspired by the design of the “endless pen”, invented in 1707 by Louis XIV’s royal engineer, Nicolas Bion. The instrument could hold enough ink to write a few sentences, and earned Bion recognition as a pioneer of the reservoir fountain pen.
Early in his reign, Louis XIV adopted the sun as his personal emblem, famously styling himself Le Roy Soleil (“The Sun King”). Considered to be the centre of the universe the clip ends in an elaborate depiction of Apollo’s head encircled by the rays of the sun and set in a solid Au 750 yellow gold plate.
The base of the cone features Louis XIV's personal seal, which consisted of the initial letter of his name, doubled and interwoven into a single sign.
A LEGACY THAT CONTINUES TO INSPIRE
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The Estate of Château de Versailles was among the first sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979, recognised for its profound influence on architecture and landscape design, its testimony to history, and its status as a masterpiece that epitomises a pivotal period in art and history. Today, more than 10 million people visit the Palace each year, making it one of the most popular attractions in the world.
This collection is a testament to its legacy, allowing collectors and enthusiasts to experience the grandeur of Château de Versailles in a very tangible way – by owning a piece of history that continues to inspire.
CRAFSTMANSHIP (null)
Each writing instrument reflects the splendour of Château de Versailles through unwavering attention to detail. Designed with 15,000 individually set diamonds and more than 110 kilograms of solid gold, the collection is shaped by the hands of the Maison’s master artisans, whose craftsmanship spans more than 25,000 hours.
