Pelikan Limited Edition THE SPIRIT OF GAUDÍ Start Price USD 1,400.00 Current Price USD 1,400.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, August 26, 2008 End Time Sunday, August 31, 2008 Location NEW YORK, NY See more about 'Pelikan Limited Edition THE SPIRIT OF GAUDÍ' Description You're bidding on a brand new medium nib Limited Edition 833/1000 The Spirit of Gaudi fountain pen. The pen has never been inked but it as a small scratch by the cover. The pen regular sells for over $2000. THE FOUNTAIN PEN Gaudí's skill in working wrought iron reached its zenith in the marvelous doorways he created for the Casa Milà. They possess a totally modern character and, at the same time, the organic aspect so characteristic of Gaudí's later works.  The curved and irregular lines continue and enrich the undulating lines of the building. The solid sterling silver of the Spirit of Gaudí fountain pen forms a sculptural grille like that of the doorways of La Pedrera.  The black body enhances the detailed and artistic work, giving the pen a serious, elegant appearance. The clip is made of solid nickel silver and the nib is 18-carat gold, hand certified and totally rhodium-plated. THE CASE Day and night, the figures overlooking the roof of La Pedrera have an almost living, breathing appearance.  In fact, they are the chimneys and ventilation ducts of the building.  Perhaps Gaudí wanted them to have the same function as that given to gargoyles on medieval churches - to keep away the bad spirits.  Or maybe they represent beings that inhabited his unconscious and wandered through his dreams. With these anthropomorphic aspects in mind, two pieces of solid, silver-plated zamac [metal alloy] are combined perfectly to produce a fantastic sculpture.  The material, quality and exclusiveness of the figure make the case a unique and evocative decorative object.                                                                        ------------ USA BIDDERS ONLY----------------- Place a Bid!