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Conté Pastel Pencils and Crayons

Nicholas-Jacques Conté was born in l’Orne, France in 1755. A renowned chemist, he invented in 1795 a mixture of graphite and clay which is still used today in the manufacture of graphite leads. He also perfected the quality and manufacture of coloured leads which were already being used by Italian artists in the 14th century and are now called Sepia, Sanguine and Pastel etc. Since 1795, numerous artists have relied upon the superb quality, high lightfastness, and consistency found in all Conté products. All 48 colours of Conté Pastel pencils have a high lightfastness rating of *** and a core lead diameter of 5mm. Conté Pastels are available in crayon and pencil form, in individual and sets.

Conté a Paris pastel pencils $3.15 each

Set of 48 $148.10

Conté a Paris pastel crayons-Assorted
Set of 12 $27.50
Set of 24 $50.80
Set of 48 $101.60

Additional sets of 12 also available for $27.50:
- Portrait, Classic, Sanguine, Bistre.

Conté a Paris Pastel Crayons (jumbo size) for $31.60
-set of 6 traditional colours