Van Briggle Lifetime Collection 2016-11-05 Auction - 485 Price Results - Judd's Auction Gallery, Inc. in IL - Page 12
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.
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Van Briggle Reed & Flower Lamp: In the ming blue, measuring 12" tall and 6" wide, mint condition, never used, no nicks, chips or cracks, working. Circa 21st Century
0265: Van Briggle Reed & Flower LampEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Elephant Figures: Three figures in the high gloss glaze, two are honey gold and one is jet black. All three are in great condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, measuring 4" long, 3.25" tall and 1.5" wide. Circa
0266: Van Briggle Elephant FiguresEst. $25-$50
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Anna Van Briggle Pottery: Consisting of three pieces of jet black high gloss glaze by Anna Van Briggle. A double horn vase measuring 9.5" long 5" tall and 2.5" deep. A cabinet vase measuring 3.75" tall and 3" wide and a
0267: Anna Van Briggle PotteryEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Fred Wills Decorated Plates: Consisting of two turquoise blue plates, one decorated with philodendron leaves, the other a snowflake texture. Both plates measure almost 10" across and both are autographed by Fred Wills. The
0268: Van Briggle Fred Wills Decorated PlatesEst. $25-$50
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Group of Van Briggle Pottery: Consisting of five small pitchers and vases. A small twist handle ewer with a possible experimental glaze ad green and plum. A small pitcher with honey gold, a black jet matte pitcher, a copper
0269: Group of Van Briggle PotteryEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Gold Ore Pottery: Featuring three pieces of the 1950's gold ore glaze in a flower box, a small vase and a crescent moon. The flower box measures 11.5" long, 3.75" wide and 4" tall. All the pieces are in excellent
0270: Van Briggle Gold Ore PotteryEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Bird Parakeet Lamp: Together with the original butterfly shade. Measuring 13.5" tall & 7" across the bottom of the shade. The lamp is working and in good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1940's-50's.
0271: Van Briggle Bird Parakeet LampEst. $25-$50
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Group of Van Briggle Bunny or Rabbit Figures: Consisting of three bunnies in lilac blue, ming blue and goldenrod. The bunnies measure 3" long, 3" tall and 2" wide. All are in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st Century/
0272: Group of Van Briggle Bunny or Rabbit FiguresEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Philodendron Bowl & Candlesticks: In the vintage green glaze, the bowl measures 4" tall and 7" across, the candlesticks are 8" tall. All three pieces are in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st Century.
0273: Van Briggle Philodendron Bowl & CandlesticksEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Collectors Society Tile 1997: The 1997 tile measuring just over 6" squared, in mint condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0274: Van Briggle Collectors Society Tile 1997Est. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Collectors Society Tile 1998: The 1998 tile measuring just over 6" squared, in mint condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0275: Van Briggle Collectors Society Tile 1998Est. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Collector's Society Tile 1999: The 1999 tile measuring just over 6" squared, in mint condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0276: Van Briggle Collector's Society Tile 1999Est. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Collector's Society Tile 2000: The 2000 tile measuring just over 6" squared, in mint condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0277: Van Briggle Collector's Society Tile 2000Est. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Collector's Society 2001 Tile: The 2001 tile measuring just over 6" squared, in mint condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0278: Van Briggle Collector's Society 2001 TileEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Collector's Society 2002 Tile: The 2002 tile measuring just over 6" squared, in mint condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0279: Van Briggle Collector's Society 2002 TileEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Collector's Society 2004 Tile: The 2004 tile measuring just over 6" squared, in mint condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0280: Van Briggle Collector's Society 2004 TileEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Collector's Society 2005 Tile: The 2005 tile measuring just over 6" squared, in mint condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0281: Van Briggle Collector's Society 2005 TileEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Collector's Society 2006 Tile: The 2006 tile measuring just over 6" squared, in mint condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0282: Van Briggle Collector's Society 2006 TileEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Collector's Society 2007 Tile: The 2007 tile measuring just over 6" squared, in mint condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0283: Van Briggle Collector's Society 2007 TileEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Collector's Society 2008 Tile: The 2008 tile measuring just over 6" squared, in mint condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0284: Van Briggle Collector's Society 2008 TileEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Pitcher or Ewers: A pair of pitcher or ewers in th persian rose glaze. Measuring 9" tall and 4" across. Both pieces are in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1970's-90's.
0285: Van Briggle Pitcher or EwersEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Twisted Vases: A pair of cabinet vases in the persian rose glaze. The vases measure 7" tall and 4" across, both are in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1940's-60's
0286: Van Briggle Twisted VasesEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Original Pitcher: In the ming blue glaze, measuring 6" long and 4" wide, in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. The artist was Clem Hull, made in the 1940's to the 60's.
0288: Van Briggle Original PitcherEst. $20-$40