Van Briggle Lifetime Collection 2016-11-05 Auction - 485 Price Results - Judd's Auction Gallery, Inc. in IL - Page 18
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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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Contemporary Van Briggle Flower Garden Vase: In the plum glaze, measuring 10.5" tall and 6.5" across, excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 21st Century
0409: Contemporary Van Briggle Flower Garden VaseEst. $75-$125
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-30's.
0410: Van Briggle Onion Bulb VaseEst. $100-$150Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Calla Lily Vase: In a sky blue glaze, measuring 7.5" tall and 3" across. In mint condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st Century.
0411: Van Briggle Calla Lily VaseEst. $20-$40
Van Briggle Flower Embossed Vase: An early vase in the mulberry glaze, with a textured finish. A very unusual finish with an almost green glaze around the top edge. The piece measures 5.5" tall and almost 3" wide. In excellent
0412: Van Briggle Flower Embossed VaseEst. $200-$400Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Lady of the Lake with Turtle: In the persian rose glaze, measuring 9 7/8 by 14 3/4 inch bowl and "Turtle" flower frog, both covered with the persian rose glaze. Each is marked with Van Briggle hallmark. It is in excellent
0413: Van Briggle Lady of the Lake with TurtleEst. $200-$400
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Van Briggle Swirl Vase: In the ming blue glaze, measuring 7.25" tall and 3.25" across. The vase is in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, it has a textured look but a smooth finish. Circa 1920's.
0415: Van Briggle Swirl VaseEst. $100-$150
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Early Van Briggle Double Handle Vase: This is one of the earliest pieces in the collection, I believe it dates between 1908-1911. The glaze has a tint of blue/green with a purple highlight. There is wear on the handles and the rim.
0416: Early Van Briggle Double Handle VaseEst. $400-$600
Van Briggle Candle Holders: A group of three candle holders, two matching and one leaf base. All in the persian rose glaze. The pair measures 4" tall and 2.75" across the base. All are in good condition, no nicks, chips or
0417: Van Briggle Candle HoldersEst. $40-$60Lot Passed
Van Briggle Original Bowl: In a blue glaze, measuring 2.5" tall and 8.25" across. The artist is Tina Ufford - Threw originals (many with hand carving) in the 1980's or 1990's/
0418: Van Briggle Original BowlEst. $40-$60Lot Passed
Three Van Briggle Small Pitchers: Two are in the persian rose glaze, one is in the ming blue. The tallest measures 4" tall and 4.25" across. All are in good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1940's-60's.
0419: Three Van Briggle Small PitchersEst. $40-$60Lot Passed
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Group of Fred Wills Van Briggle Pottery: Consisting of five pieces all in the moonglo glaze. The largest pitcher measures 5" tall and 4" across. Two are autographed with Fred Wills, the remaining three have the FW in marker. The smallest
0420: Group of Fred Wills Van Briggle PotteryEst. $40-$60
Three Van Briggle Pottery Bowls: All three pieces are in the persian rose glaze, the largest bowl measures 2" tall and 7" across. The other two bowls are approx 2-3" tall and 4-5" across. All the pieces are in excellent condition,
0421: Three Van Briggle Pottery BowlsEst. $50-$75Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Fred Wills Plates: Two plates with a glossy blue glaze, both signed by Fred Wills. The plates measure approx 7" across, both are in good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1980's.
0422: Van Briggle Fred Wills PlatesEst. $20-$40
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Van Briggle Bud Vases: A group of four bud vases all in the honey gold glaze. The three with the green drip tops are all marked Van Briggle, the cream drip top is marked Anna Van Briggle. They measure 6.75" tall and 3.5"
0423: Van Briggle Bud VasesEst. $40-$60
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Van Briggle Basket Vase: In the mulberry glaze, measuring 3" tall, 5.5" across and 3" deep. It is in good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1920's-30's.
0424: Van Briggle Basket VaseEst. $60-$80
Van Briggle Crescent Moon Vase: In the persian rose glaze, measuring 7.75" tall, 7" across and 2.75" wide. The vase is in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1940's-60's.
0425: Van Briggle Crescent Moon VaseEst. $40-$60Lot Passed
Van Briggle Tulip Fower Vases: Consisting of a pair of cabinet vases decorated with tulips in the ming blue glaze. One vase is slightly larger than the other measuring 5.5" tall and 4.25" across, this vase is 21st Century . The
0428: Van Briggle Tulip Fower VasesEst. $50-$75Lot Passed
Van Briggle Fred Wills Lamp: In the honey gold glaze, measuring almost 8" tall and 5" across. The lamp does work, there are no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1950's-60's.
0429: Van Briggle Fred Wills LampEst. $40-$60Lot Passed