Van Briggle Lifetime Collection 2016-11-05 Auction - 485 Price Results - Judd's Auction Gallery, Inc. in IL - Page 16
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 Acorn and Oak Leaf Bowl: In the persian rose glaze, the bowl measures 3.5" tall and 5.5" across, it is in good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, it does have inside water stains which need cleaned. Circa 1930's-40's.
0361: Van Briggle Acorn and Oak Leaf BowlEst. $100-$300Lot Passed
Van Briggle Tapering Candlesticks: Consisting of two persian rose candlesticks measuring 9" long and 2.25" across the base. Both are in good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1940's-60's.
0362: Van Briggle Tapering CandlesticksEst. $40-$60Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Dragonfly Bowl: In the vintage green glaze, measuring 4" tall and 4.25" across, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st century.
0363: Van Briggle Dragonfly BowlEst. $10-$20
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Van Briggle Morning Glory Lamp: The glaze is lilac blue with embossed flowers. Working, measuring just over 8" tall and 6" wide. In good condition, never used, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 21st Century
0365: Van Briggle Morning Glory LampEst. $50-$100
Contemporary Van Briggle Pottery: Consisting of two pieces a pansy bowl and a swan vase, both in a powder blue color, probably a finisher error. The pansy bowl measures 4" tall & 4.25" across, the swan measures 6" tall & 5" wide and
0367: Contemporary Van Briggle PotteryEst. $40-$60Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Swan Footed Planter: In the craig mountain brown glaze, measuring 4.5" tall, 9.5" long and 2" wide. The vase depicts a swan on one side and leaves on the other. It is in good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa
0368: Van Briggle Swan Footed PlanterEst. $20-$40
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Van Briggle Philodendron Leaf Shaped Bowl: In the persian rose glaze, measuring 3" tall and 6.6" across, in very good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1940's-60's.
0370: Van Briggle Philodendron Leaf Shaped BowlEst. $40-$60
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Van Briggle Braided Sides Vase: In the persian rose glaze, measuring 5" tall and 4" across. In very good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, there are several small wear marks right under the lot tag, circa 1940's-60's.
0371: Van Briggle Braided Sides VaseEst. $40-$60
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Van Briggle Matching Tiles: Set of four Van Briggle floral tiles, measuring just over 6" squared. All identical and in good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1960's-90's.
0373: Van Briggle Matching TilesEst. $50-$100
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Van Briggle Floral Tiles: Consisting of three tiles in yellow's and blue's all with a floral design. The tiles all measure just over 6" squares and are in good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1960's-90's.
0374: Van Briggle Floral TilesEst. $50-$100
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Van Briggle Flower Tile & Sign: A floral daisy tile measuring just over 6" squared, together with two Van Briggle tile signs depicting Van Briggle and Centennial, measuring 6" long and 1.5" wide. All the tiles are in good
0375: Van Briggle Flower Tile & SignEst. $50-$100
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Van Briggle Miniature Pottery Pitchers: Consisting of five small pitchers, four are by Fred Wills originals and one is a Anna Van Briggle. They are all about the same size measuring 3.25" tall and 3" across. Two of Fred Wills pitchers
0381: Van Briggle Miniature Pottery PitchersEst. $40-$60
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Van Briggle Poppy Vase: In the plum glaze, measuring 9.5" tall and 4" across, in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 21st Century.
0383: Van Briggle Poppy VaseEst. $40-$60
Van Briggle Owl Night Light: In the mulberry glaze, measuring 6" tall and 3" across. In good condition, there is wear on the finger hole on the back, the hallmark is on the inside of the light. The light does work, no nicks,
0384: Van Briggle Owl Night LightEst. $300-$500Lot Passed