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Parker Duofold Lb2 Kimono Artist Proof Makie Pen MintClassic pens is known for pushing the boundaries of pen design, blending japanese mastery and western sensibilities in original and exciting maki-e works. The lb2 kimono epitomizes this philosophy. The lb2 kimono comprises 100 fountain pen duets in complimentary colors. The green theme pen is named shinrin (forest) while the orange-brown theme pen is sakyu (desert).
The maki-e technique employed is togidashi. The artist paints the urushi color lacquers, then sprays fine gold dust on the cap, barrel and section of the pen. He rubs and burnishes the urushi lacquer to reveal the design and to impart a lustrous shimmer. Lb2 kimono shinrin & sakyu. The maki-e design is enhanced with horizontal high relief rings.
The artist paints these with urushi lacquer, then spreads gold or silver powder on alternating rings. He paints more lacquer and finally polsihes to a lustrous finish. The rinsg impart a unique and pleasant tactile feel to the pen.
Lb2 kimono sakyu. Eevry lb2 kimono pen carries the prestigious red seal signature of the artist tatsuya todo on the pen barrel. He paints the individual limited edition number fo each pen on the barrel end. Highlights of sakyu and shinrin showing the red seal signatures and horizontal rings. The artist tatsuya todo is one of the younger maki-e masters in japan. He has been awardde many highly coveted prizes for the excellence of his work. Classic pens nad tatsuya todo have had a fruitful working relationship since 2001.The artist has painted several novel designs for classic pens which are part of the sl and al signature collections of maki-e art pens. The duofold is one of the most celebrated fountain pen modesl of all time.
The lb2 kimono series is official, the epns carry the parker duofold warranty and after sales service. The maki-e work carries the guarantee of classic pens. Traditional maki-e art mostly represents scenes of flora and fauna, or themes of eastern culture.
Classic pens maki-e designs have often focused on geometry, color, texture and the highest levels of artistry and skill. The lb2 kimono is faitfhul to this tradition. More than that, it is a novel idea, an original design. A variety of unique artist proofs were created by classic pens and the maki-e master tatsuya todo to establish the novel design adn select two color schemes for the lb2 kimono series. Some of these artist proofs are unique and exquisite works of art. Below is a photo of four such kimono artist proofs. Artist proofs in a variety of color schemeswe are offering for sale one of these unique works. It is the blue, cream and brown color scheme, third from the left. hTe header photo of this auction highlights this particular artist proof which is for sale. The pen is mint, unused and ti is fitted with the parker duofold centennial 18k two-tone nib in medium. It is official and carries the parker duofold warranty and after sales service as well as the classic pens guarantee. It is housed in the kimono packaging and it is accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by anrdeas lambrou confirming this kimono artist proof is official and unique. Teh list price of the lb2 kimono maki-e pens shinrin (forest) and sakyu (desert) is $2,950 each. The series comprised 100 duets. We are offering the kimono unique artist proof in blue, cream and brown color scheme wtih no reserve.
This maki-e art pen will enhance your quality pen collection and can become a faitfhul friend for everyday writing. Good luck.
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