Van Briggle Lifetime Collection 2016-11-05 Auction - 485 Price Results - Judd's Auction Gallery, Inc. in IL - Page 17
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 Embossed Flower Vase: In the mulberry glaze, measuring 5.5" tall and 2" across. In nice condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, a textured finish. Circa 1920's-30's.
0385: Van Briggle Embossed Flower VaseEst. $100-$150Lot Passed
Early Van Briggle Candlestick: In the mulberry glaze, measuring 7.25" tall and 2.75" across the base. In good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, a small rub on the bottom of the candlestick. Circa teen-early 20's.
0386: Early Van Briggle CandlestickEst. $75-$125Lot Passed
Van Briggle Onion Bulb Vase: In the craig mountain brown glaze. Measuring 4.75" tall & 3.5" across the base. No nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1920's-30's
0387: Van Briggle Onion Bulb VaseEst. $100-$150Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Calla Lily Vase: In the lilac blue glaze or an error glaze, measuring 12" tall and 5" across. In excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st Century/
0389: Van Briggle Calla Lily VaseEst. $40-$60
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Van Briggle Poppy Vase: In the aspen sunrise glaze, measuring 9.5" tall and 4" across, in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 21st Century.
0390: Van Briggle Poppy VaseEst. $40-$60
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Van Briggle Poppy Vase: In the dusty rose glaze, measuring 9.5" tall and 4" across, in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 21st Century.
0391: Van Briggle Poppy VaseEst. $40-$60
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Van Briggle Reed & Flower Lamp: In the vintage green glaze, measuring 12" tall and 6" wide, mint condition, never used, no nicks, chips or cracks, working. Circa 21st Century
0392: Van Briggle Reed & Flower LampEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Pierced Calla Lily Vase: In a sky blue glaze, measuring 12" tall and almost 5" across. In excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st Century.
0394: Van Briggle Pierced Calla Lily VaseEst. $40-$60
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Van Briggle Poppy Vase: In the ming blue glaze, measuring 9.5" tall and 4" across, in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 21st Century.
0395: Van Briggle Poppy VaseEst. $40-$60
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Van Briggle Grecian Urn Vase: In the desert rose glaze, measuring 10.25" tall and 8.25" wide and 4.5" base. The pieces was purchased at the Van Briggle factory, marked with the Craig Stevenson mark. The vase is in excellent
0396: Van Briggle Grecian Urn VaseEst. $200-$400
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Van Briggle Leaf Vase: In the ming blue glaze, measuring 2.5" tall and 3.25" wide, excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1920's-30's.
0397: Van Briggle Leaf VaseEst. $75-$125
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Van Briggle Fred Wills Lamp: In the persian rose glaze, measuring 9" tall and 3.5" across. In good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, autographed by Fred Wills, it does work, circa 1960's-70's.
0398: Van Briggle Fred Wills LampEst. $40-$60
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Van Briggle Floral Lamp: In the vintage green glaze, measuring 9" tall and 6" across. Working, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st Century.
0399: Van Briggle Floral LampEst. $40-$60
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Van Briggle Poppy Vase: In the aspen sunrise glaze, measuring 9.25" tall and 4" across, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 21st century
0401: Van Briggle Poppy VaseEst. $40-$60
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Van Briggle Water Nymph Floor Vase: In the vintage green glaze, a large & impressive Van Briggle floor vase with a water nymph holding a flower. Mint condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. The vase measures 20.25" tall & 11.5" wide,
0402: Van Briggle Water Nymph Floor VaseEst. $200-$400
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Van Briggle Egret or Crane Vase: A large floor vase decorated in the lilac blue 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 have
0403: Van Briggle Egret or Crane VaseEst. $200-$400
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Van Briggle Three Graces Vase: In the blue lilac glaze, measuring almost 17" tall and 10.5" across the bottom. The vase is in mint condition, there is dust on the inside, no nicks, chips or cracks. Perfect, circa 1990's-2000.
0404: Van Briggle Three Graces VaseEst. $200-$400
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Van Briggle Collector's Society 1999 Vase: In the lilac blue glaze, the Orchid Romance vase. Measuring 14.5" tall and 5.5" across. Designed by Craig Stevenson, in mint condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0405: Van Briggle Collector's Society 1999 VaseEst. $200-$400
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Van Briggle Collector's Society 1997 Vase: In the ming blue glaze, measuring 11.75" tall and 6.5" deep. In excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0406: Van Briggle Collector's Society 1997 VaseEst. $200-$400
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Van Briggle Morning Caress Vase: In the plum glaze, this vase was a limited edition pieces by Craig Stevenson in 2009. The vase stands 19" tall and 7" across, in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0407: Van Briggle Morning Caress VaseEst. $600-$800
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Van Briggle Despondency Vase: In the ming blue glaze, this vase is large at 17.5" tall and 9" across. In excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st Century.
0408: Van Briggle Despondency VaseEst. $400-$600