Van Briggle Lifetime Collection 2016-11-05 Auction - 485 Price Results - Judd's Auction Gallery, Inc. in IL - Page 10
Van Briggle Legacy Vase 94/150Early 1914 Van Briggle VaseVan Briggle Morning Caress Vase
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Danville, IL, United States
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Van Briggle Lifetime Collection

It is with immense pleasure and pride Judd’s Auction Gallery presents Mr. Charles Drennan’s 50-year collection of over 800 pieces of Van Briggle. Mr. Drennan’s passion began in his 30’s when he and his family went to Colorado Springs on a vacation where he purchased his first piece and he said, “It was love at first sight!” Since that time, he’s attended auctions, garage sales and many more trips to Colorado Springs. It was on one of these vacations he was introduced to the owner, Craig Stevenson. Mr. Brennan tells a story that Mrs. Stevenson would see him getting out of his car in the parking lot and personally open the door. As a result, in this auction you will find several signed autographs by Artist Fred Wills, Jeff Oelklaus, Craig Stevenson, and Deborah Hager. Years ago, Mr. Drennan attended a symposium on Van Briggle where he was informed the artist Fred Wills would be attending and signing his work. At his home, Mr. Brennan gathered them all up and carried two suitcases full of his pottery into the building. Fred laughed and signed them all. Mr. Drennan loves to talk about these stories. His pieces span over 100 years of the company’s existence. Every decade is present in his collection from the early 1900s through and including 2011. Unfortunately, the company closed in 2012. Charles is turning 81 this year and has been contemplating what to do with his collection. He has decided to offer it to others who display a similar love of this company’s history of Van Briggle. We are honored to be the auction house selected for this task. As we were packing the pottery, he refused to keep any of it. As it turned out, there was one piece in particular which was left on the table. He would often go to the rooms and bring us more to pack. It happened three times and this piece was continually forgotten. We decided that he was meant to keep it to remind him of the years of happy hunting and joy in his collection.
Van Briggle Double Handle Bowl: This could be an experimental piece, the double handle has the blue over glaze, the persian rose glaze in in the center and outside the bowl. The inside of the bowl has a firing texture on the
0217: Van Briggle Double Handle BowlEst. $25-$50Lot Passed
Van Briggle Turtle Doves Figure: In the high gloss black glaze, measuring 8.5" long, 5" tall and 3.5" wide. Good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1970's-80's.
0218: Van Briggle Turtle Doves FigureEst. $50-$100Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Bulbous Vase: In the ming blue glaze, measuring 4.25" tall and 4.25" across. The vase is in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1940's-60's.
0219: Van Briggle Bulbous VaseEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Philodendron Leaf Bowl: In the lilac blue glaze, measuring 4.25" tall and 5" across. The vase is in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st Century.
0220: Van Briggle Philodendron Leaf BowlEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Mermaid Tray: Plum glaze, measuring 10.5" across and 9" across, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 21st Century.
0221: Van Briggle Mermaid TrayEst. $40-$60
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Van Briggle Original Hand Thrown Vase: In the aspen sunrise glaze, measuring 4.25" tall and 4.25" across. The vase is in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st Century by artist Anthony Mark Sucharski.
0222: Van Briggle Original Hand Thrown VaseEst. $20-$40
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Van Briggle Leaf Vase: In the mulberry glaze, measuring 2.5" tall and 3.25" wide, excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1930's.
0223: Van Briggle Leaf VaseEst. $40-$60
Van Briggle Original Vase: In the cobalt blue glaze, measuring 3.25" tall and 4.5" wide. In excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1970's to present, by artist Craig Stevenson. Craig Stevenson at that time was
0225: Van Briggle Original VaseEst. $40-$60Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Dragonfly Bowl or Vase: In the celadon glaze, measuring 4" tall and 4.25" across, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 21st Century.
0226: Van Briggle Dragonfly Bowl or VaseEst. $10-$20
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Van Briggle Fred Wills Pottery: Consisting of three cobalt blue pieces of pottery, a matching pair of ewers and a basket. All are in the cobalt blue and autographed by Fred Wills. The pitchers measure 6.5" tall and 3.5" wide, the
0228: Van Briggle Fred Wills PotteryEst. $50-$100
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Van Briggle Egret or Crane Vase: A large floor vase decorated in the vintage green glaze, standing over 17" tall and 8" across. In very good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 21st Century
0229: Van Briggle Egret or Crane VaseEst. $200-$400
Van Briggle Flower Garden Lamp: In the persian rose glaze, measuring 9" tall and 6" across. Mint condition, never used, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1970's-80's
0230: Van Briggle Flower Garden LampEst. $25-$50Lot Passed
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Anna Van Briggle Swan Flower Frog: In a glossy honey gold glaze, the bowl measures 3" tall, 16" long & 8.5" wide, the swan flower frog measures 8" tall, 8" long and 4" wide. In excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa
0231: Anna Van Briggle Swan Flower FrogEst. $50-$100
Anna Van Briggle Pottery: Consisting of an unusual glossy green glaze of a candle holder and an ewer. The candle holder measures 7" long, 5" tall and 2.5" wide, in good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, it does have
0233: Anna Van Briggle PotteryEst. $25-$50Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Fred Wills Pitcher: In the ming blue glaze, measuring 8.25" tall and 5" wide. The pitcher is in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1980's.
0234: Van Briggle Fred Wills PitcherEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Yucca Plant Floor Vase: In the dusty rose glaze, measuring 17" tall and 8" across the bottom. The vase is in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1980's.
0235: Van Briggle Yucca Plant Floor VaseEst. $100-$150
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Van Briggle Bird Lamp: In the ming blue glaze, measuring 9.75" tall and 4" across the base. The lamp is in good condition, needs cleaned and rewired, it does work, there are no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1970's-80's.
0236: Van Briggle Bird LampEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Gold Ore Pottery: This is a group of four pieces of Van Briggle old ore glaze pottery, consisting of two ruffled vases, a bowl and a candle stick. The gold ore glaze was created in 1956 by Clem Hull. The ruffled
0237: Van Briggle Gold Ore PotteryEst. $25-$50
Anna Van Briggle Boot Figure: In the honey gold with green glaze drip. The boot measures 5" tall, 4" long and 2" wide, in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1950's.
0238: Anna Van Briggle Boot FigureEst. $25-$50Lot Passed
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Anna Van Briggle Ewer: In the honey gold glaze, measuring 12" tall and 7" across, in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1950's.
0239: Anna Van Briggle EwerEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Elephant Figures: A pair of elephants in the persian rose glaze, measuring 7" long, 4.5" tall and 3" wide, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1940's-50's.
0240: Van Briggle Elephant FiguresEst. $50-$100