A JOURNEY THROUGH THE CHÂTEAU DE VERSAILLES
MONTBLANC HIGH ARTISTRY
This High Artistry collection celebrates the grandeur of the 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 persons who once resided there..
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King Louis XIV’s private chamber is 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 luxurious ornamental motifs in this cabinet chamber.
The vivid colors and geometric layout of the Orangerie of the Château de Versailles are the inspiration behind this edition’s design. The cap and barrel are decorated with a striking green aventurine that is offset by fine, signature gold latticework 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.
The Limited Edition 18 captures the artistry and the secrecy that were central to life at the 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 based on the “Great Cipher” – the system used by Louis XIV to send confidential messages.
The opulence of the most famous room of the Château de Versailles, 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 reproduction of a painting of the Château de Versailles as it appeared in 1678, before the grand Hall of Mirrors was constructed.
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 are decorated with an intricate image 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 were designed to do.
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Early in his reign, Louis XIV adopted the sun as his personal emblem, famously styling himself Le Roy Soleil (“The Sun King”). He thus equated himself with the sun – considered to be the center of the universe – and on the end of the clip is an elaborate depiction of Apollo’s head encircled by the rays of the sun set in a solid Au 750 yellow gold panel.
A LEGACY THAT CONTINUES TO INSPIRE
The domain of the Château de Versailles was among the first sites entered on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979, in recognition of its profound influence on architecture and landscape design, its testimony to history, and its status as a masterpiece that epitomizes 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 homage to its legacy, allowing collectors and enthusiasts to experience the grandeur of the Château de Versailles in a very tangible way – by owning a piece of history that will continue to inspire.
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Limited to just eight pieces, this timepiece recreates the famous “Yew Tree Ball,” the grand masquerade held in 1745 by Louis XV in the Hall of Mirrors. Its 18k white gold dial, adorned with black enamel and gold paillons, reflects the glow of candlelit chandeliers, while a champlevé enamel subdial at 12 o’clock, framed in engraved 18k yellow gold and accented by the Head of Apollo, adds a touch of classical majesty.
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