Van Briggle Lifetime Collection 2016-11-05 Auction - 485 Price Results - Judd's Auction Gallery, Inc. in IL - Page 15
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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Early 1914 Van Briggle Vase: In a green matte glaze, marked on the botton with the Van Briggle hallmark and 1914. The vase measrues 6" tall and 3.25" across. It is in very good condition, no nicks chips or cracks. There is a
0337: Early 1914 Van Briggle VaseEst. $400-$600
Van Briggle Onion Bulb Vase: In the mulberry glaze, great definition. Measuring 4.75" tall & 3.5" across the base. No nicks, chips or cracks, crazing throughout. Circa 1920's
0340: Van Briggle Onion Bulb VaseEst. $100-$150Lot Passed
Van Briggle Moth or Butterfly Vase: This is an early moth or butterfly vase in the craig mountain brown. The vase measures 3" tall and 3.5" wide. There are no nicks, chips or cracks, nice condition. Circa 1920's.
0341: Van Briggle Moth or Butterfly VaseEst. $100-$150Lot Passed
Van Briggle Philodendron Edge Vase: This is a small Van Briggle vase in the mulberry glaze, with a small embossed decorated edge of philodendron leaves intertwined. The vase measures almost 2" tall and 3.5" across. It is in excellent
0342: Van Briggle Philodendron Edge VaseEst. $100-$150Lot Passed
Van Briggle Flower Embossed Vase: An early vase in the ming blue glaze, with a textured finish. A very unusual finish with the blue glaze around the top edge. The piece measures 5.5" tall and almost 3" wide. In excellent
0343: Van Briggle Flower Embossed VaseEst. $200-$400Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Three Petal Embossed Flower Vase: In the early mulberry glaze, measuring 5.5" tall and 2" across. The vase is in very nice condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, a smooth soft finish. Circa: 1920's-30's.
0344: Van Briggle Three Petal Embossed Flower VaseEst. $100-$150
Van Briggle Calla Lily Vase: Featuring multiple embossed calla lilies in the aspen sunrise glaze. Measuring 10.5" tall and 7" across. The artists mark is Becky Hansen, circa 21st century. The vase is in factory condition,
0345: Van Briggle Calla Lily VaseEst. $100-$150Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Collectors Society 2007 Vase: The Morning Glory vase is In a vintage green lilac glaze, measuring 14.5" tall and 5" wide. It is in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0346: Van Briggle Collectors Society 2007 VaseEst. $100-$150
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Van Briggle Calla Lily Vase: In the teal green lilac glaze, which could have been a factory glaze mistake, measuring 12" tall and 4.5" across, in mint condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 21st Century
0347: Van Briggle Calla Lily VaseEst. $50-$75
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Van Briggle Lorelei Vase: In the ming blue glaze, with the finisher mark of Dorothy Ruff - known to have finished pieces in the late 1980's through 2003, including major modification of cast pieces by hand carving. Lorelei
0348: Van Briggle Lorelei VaseEst. $200-$400
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Van Briggle Collectors Society 2001: Featuring the iris embossed vase in the lilac blue glaze, measuring 15" tall and 5.5" wide. The vase is in mint condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0349: Van Briggle Collectors Society 2001Est. $100-$150
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Van Briggle Collector Society 2009 Vase: Featuring the Holland Spring Vase, in aspen yellow glaze. The vase measures almost 13" tall and 6" across, it is autographed by Craig Stevenson & is number 34. It is in mint condition, no nicks,
0350: Van Briggle Collector Society 2009 VaseEst. $200-$400
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Van Briggle Collector Society 2010 Vase: Featuring the Jubilee vase, in the vintage green glaze. The vase measures almost 13" tall and 6" across, it is autographed by Craig Stevenson & is number 34. It is in mint condition, no nicks,
0351: Van Briggle Collector Society 2010 VaseEst. $200-$400
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Van Briggle Egret or Crane Vase: A large floor vase decorated in the aspen sunrise glaze, standing over 17" tall and 8" across. In very good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. The finishers mark is DR-Dorothy Ruff, known to
0352: Van Briggle Egret or Crane VaseEst. $200-$400
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Van Briggle Three Graces Vase: In the vintage green glaze, measuring almost 17" tall and 10.5" across the bottom. The vase has a small flake on the inside rim, I have included a photo. The finisher is Gail Pache- known to have
0353: Van Briggle Three Graces VaseEst. $100-$300
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Van Briggle Trumpet Flower Wall Pockets: A pair of wall pockets in the persian rose glaze. The wall pockets measure 4.5" long and 4.25" wide. Both are in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1940's-60's.
0355: Van Briggle Trumpet Flower Wall PocketsEst. $40-$60
Van Briggle Vase: In the persian rose glaze, measuring 8" tall and 5.5" across, it is in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1940's-60's.
0356: Van Briggle VaseEst. $50-$100Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Rabbit or Bunny Figures: A group of four rabbit figures in ming blue, dusty blue, honey brown and vintage green. All measure 3.5" tall, 3" long and 2" wide. All are in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa
0358: Van Briggle Rabbit or Bunny FiguresEst. $40-$60
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Van Briggle Elephant Figures: A pair of elephants on in the persian rose, the other possibly mulberry glazes. Both measuring 7" long, 4.5" tall and 3" wide, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1940's-50's.
0359: Van Briggle Elephant FiguresEst. $50-$100