FRANCOIS-IVES LUTHIER "MODIGLIANI" FOUNTAIN PEN, 1998. Body in bone and black resia, gold ornamentation. Limited edition. Exemplary 0539. Two-tone gold nib 18 kts. F point. Screw cap. Loading by cartridge. No box. Unused. Measurements: 14 cm long. This elegant writing instrument was produced by Francois-Yves Luthier in memory of the Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani. The body of the pen is made of noble resin and the clip is a replica of Modigliani's "Woman's Head" limestone sculpture, crafted in bronze and coated with palladium. The side of the barrel is engraved with its serial number. No box. Unused.

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