ANTONIO GESUALDI NUOVA CON CERTIFICATO - Pipe - Briar

ANTONIO GESUALDI
HANDMADE PIPE – ITALY
Grande pipa artigianale in radica del Cilento – nuova, numerata e certificata

Splendid and important pipe crafted by master Antonio Gesualdi, expression of a contemporary high-level artisanal production, in which the Italian pipe tradition meets a particular sensitivity developed through the culture and Japanese wood-working techniques.

Antonio Gesualdi is an Italian artist and craftsman whose training is deeply linked to the world of bonsai, a discipline in which he has developed over the years a particular attention to balance, proportions, natural material, and the precision of the gesture.

THE JAPANESE PATH AND THE ART OF WOOD

A particularly significant element of Gesualdi’s path is represented by his several years’ stay in Japan, where he deepened traditional Japanese wood-working techniques.

This experience helped develop a conception of working based on precision, absolute care for details, essentiality of lines, and harmony of forms.

It is precisely this approach, together with his long bonsai experience, that makes his constructive philosophy particularly recognizable: material is not simply shaped, but studied and respected, seeking a natural balance between form, proportion, and function.

In making his pipes Gesualdi uses a rigorously artisanal methodology, with a special influence from the techniques and tools of the Japanese tradition. The result is a pipe in which order, clean lines, constructive accuracy, and great attention to finish can be perceived.

CILENTO BURL

For this piece selected Cilento briar was used, personally gathered by the master.

The choice and preparation of the raw material are another important aspect of Gesualdi’s production. The briar is carefully selected and subjected to a long process of preparation and seasoning before being transformed into a pipe.

This direct relationship with the raw material gives the production a strongly personal and artisanal character.

The smooth surface highlights the warm, amber, honeyed tone of the briar, with a meticulous polish that enhances the natural beauty of the wood.

PIPE CHARACTERISTICS

The pipe features impressive dimensions and a particularly elegant presence:

Length: about 155 mm
Weight: 76 g
Briar: Cilento, personally selected by the master
Finish: smooth, hand-polished
Stem: black ebonite/vulcanite
Craftsmanship: Handmade
Pipe: new, never smoked
Numbered: yes
Accessories: original Gesualdi pouch
Documentation: certificate of authenticity and warranty

The generous proportion and extremely precise workmanship confer the pipe with a strong character, while maintaining an elegant and harmonious overall impression.

A CONTEMPORARY COLLECTOR’S PIECE

This pipe embodies Antonio Gesualdi’s philosophy particularly well: Italian briar, fully artisanal craftsmanship, pursuit of flawless construction, and influence of Japanese wood culture.

The fact that the piece is new, numbered, accompanied by a pouch and the authenticity and warranty certificate further enhances its appeal to collectors.

This is also a deliberately limited and artisanal production: Gesualdi makes a limited number of pipes each year, registering his pieces and accompanying them with authentication documentation.

VALUATION

Considering the master’s current production, the size of the piece, the Cilento briar, artisanal workmanship, the new and never smoked condition, and the presence of numbering, pouch, and certification, I deem a reasonable valuation to be:

€ 200 – 220