Ser Jacopo: Picta Van Gogh Smooth Hawkbill with Silver (L1) (C) (5) Tobacco Pipe

Ser Jacopo was founded in the 1980s by legendary pipe maker Giancarlo Guidi. The workshop cultivated their signature Pesaro style, which delights in dramatic flourishes and whimsical stylings, even more so than the already playful Italian tradition. Sadly, Guidi passed away in 2012, but Ser Jacopo carries on his legacy. One of Guidi's greatest passions, other than pipe making, was procuring fine art. Ser Jacopo's Picta series pays homage to iconic art pieces, and this particular pipe was inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's painting Self-Portrait with Pipe (1886).

This Hawkbill by Ser Jacopo features the shape's classic aquiline profile, which extends from the plump underside of the bowl through the upward arc of the slim shank-and-stem arrangement. Furthermore, the bowl bulges at the fore, accentuating the flowing momentum of the profile and facilitating a robust in-hand feel. Additionally, the stummel is dressed in a classic chestnut smooth finish that is accentuated by the flashy silver band on the shank end.