S.T. Dupont Picasso 2018 Limited Edition Ligne 2 "Ping" Lighter

Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), the Spanish painter and sculptor, was the most influential and greatest artist of the 20th century. He pioneered the Cubism movement, created sculptures and abstract collages, and helped uncover other artistic domains.

Women played an immensely vital and complex role throughout Picasso's life and work, each expressing different emotions, inner activities, and life's vicissitudes. This limited edition series is a tribute to one of his most beloved line drawings: Profil de femme (1965). The soft lines express the duality of the feminine character, much like how S.T. Dupont uses both Chinese lacquer and diamond leather to craft its Picasso collection.

As Picasso once said: "The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away." This sentiment is the very spirit behind this S.T. Dupont series.

This S.T. Dupont Picasso Art Limited Edition Ligne 2 Lighter perfectly encapsulates the fusion of French luxury craftsmanship and the artistic genius of the 20th century master. It is set against a foundation of high-contrast black and white aesthetics, with the body meticulously engraved with Pablo Picasso’s iconic white line-drawing profile—a motif that perfectly captures the minimalist yet cubist tension of the artist's later works. The top features his characteristically elegant, hand-written signature, affirming its coveted artistic collaboration status.

As a top-tier Ligne 2 series piece, its structure is robust and refined, likely featuring the luxurious, durable finish of natural Chinese lacquer for the black base, complemented by precise palladium (or chrome) plating. Every detail reflects Dupont's century-old handcrafting tradition.

With each opening, the lighter emits the famous, resonant Ligne 2 "Ping" sound, offering a unique auditory ritual to its user. Being a limited-edition release, each piece carries a unique serial number, elevating it from a superior functional accessory to a collectible heirloom that pays homage to the timeless allure of art.