Misc. Estates: Dirk Claessen Rusticated Billiard (Unsmoked) Tobacco Pipe

Born in Belgium, Dirk Claessen currently lives in Spain, where he continues to turn out a variety of organically inspired and classic designs, with this Billiard being a fairly traditional interpretation. The tall bowl offers a Stack-like chamber depth within its softly rounded and gently tapered form, with cheeking at the transition further verifying its Danish-influenced bona fides. The bowl towers over the sleek, streamlined stretch of shank and stem, resulting in a striking profile, and the artisan has dressed this piece in an earthy sandblast, save for the smooth rim. Presented unsmoked.