Van Briggle Lifetime Collection 2016-11-05 Auction - 485 Price Results - Judd's Auction Gallery, Inc. in IL - Page 19
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 Vase & Flower Frog: In the lake trout green glaze, measuring 2.5" tall, 14" long and 5" wide. Both the vase and the flower frog are in good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1950's-60's.
0434: Van Briggle Vase & Flower FrogEst. $40-$60Lot Passed
Van Briggle Ruffled Edge Vase: In the ming blue glaze, measuring 2.5" tall, 5.25" wide and 2.75" deep, in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1930's-40's. Together with a hand thrown original Van Briggle bowl
0435: Van Briggle Ruffled Edge VaseEst. $40-$60Lot Passed
Van Briggle Tulip Candlesticks: A group of four candlesticks in the ming blue glaze. There is a pair of 8" and 6" candlesticks. No nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1980's-2000's.
0436: Van Briggle Tulip CandlesticksEst. $50-$100Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Floral Embossed Vase: Two pieces of Van Briggle in the persian rose glaze. A peak edge vase measuring 3.5" tall and 3.5" across and 2" deep. The other is a collar vase with embossed flowers, measuring 3" tall and 4"
0438: Van Briggle Floral Embossed VaseEst. $40-$60
Van Briggle Original Bowls: Consisting of two bowls in the persian rose glaze. One is a double ring vase measuring 1.5" tall and 6" across. The other is a compote measuring 2.75" tall and 5.25" across. Both pieces are in
0439: Van Briggle Original BowlsEst. $40-$60Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Christmas Ornaments: Consisting of seven Christmas ornaments in a glossy finish. All the pieces are signed and numbered, the artist is Craig Stevenson's hallmark. I believe these were all created in the 70's-80's.
0441: Van Briggle Christmas OrnamentsEst. $50-$100
Van Briggle Honey Gold Flower Pot: An unusual piece from 1985. A honey gold glaze flower pot measuring almost 7" tall and 7.5" across the top. It is in good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0442: Van Briggle Honey Gold Flower PotEst. $20-$40Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Hanging Light Fixture: In a bee hive shape with a glossy honey gold drip glaze. The fixture measures 10" long and 8" wide, it does work. The hallmark is under the crown, there are no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa
0443: Van Briggle Hanging Light FixtureEst. $40-$60
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Van Briggle Frog Paperweight: The color is plum, measuring 4.75" across, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 21st Century.
0444: Van Briggle Frog PaperweightEst. $10-$20
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Van Briggle Dog Figures: Featuring two dogs by Van Briggle, on in the ming blue glaze, measuring 3" tall and 4" wide, in good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1990's. The other is a smaller dog in the persian
0445: Van Briggle Dog FiguresEst. $20-$40
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Van Briggle Double Flower Candle Holders: A pair of candle holders in the craig mountain brown glaze, measuring 6.5" long, 5.5" tall and 2.25" deep. Good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1940's-60's.
0446: Van Briggle Double Flower Candle HoldersEst. $20-$40
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Van Briggle Pansy Vase: In the plum glaze, measuring 4" tall and 4.5" across. The pansy vase is in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st Century.
0447: Van Briggle Pansy VaseEst. $20-$40
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Van Briggle Dragonfly Bowl: In the dusty rose glaze, measuring 4" tall and 4.25" across, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st century.
0448: Van Briggle Dragonfly BowlEst. $10-$20
Van Briggle Mugs: Consisting of five brown drip glaze mugs, all marked Van Briggle, measuring 4" tall and 4.25" across with the handle. All are in good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, there is one with missing
0450: Van Briggle MugsEst. $20-$40Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Original Vase: In the persian rose glaze, measuring 3.25" tall and 3.25" wide. The vase is in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1940's-60's.
0451: Van Briggle Original VaseEst. $20-$40
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Van Briggle Fan Vase: In the persian rose glaze, measuring 7" tall and 7" long and almost 3" wide. In good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1940's-60's.
0452: Van Briggle Fan VaseEst. $20-$40
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Van Briggle Double Handle Fan Vase: In the persian rose glaze, measuring 6.75" tall and 5.5" long and almost 3" wide. In good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1940's-60's.
0453: Van Briggle Double Handle Fan VaseEst. $20-$40
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Van Briggle Fan Vase: In the persian rose glaze, measuring 5" tall and 4" long and almost 1.5" wide. In good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1940's-60's.
0454: Van Briggle Fan VaseEst. $20-$40
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Van Briggle Pansy Vases: This is a group of three small vases, measuring 4" tall and 4.5" wide. All have a potters error and are early 21st century. I do not know what the potters flaws are, the seem to be the second color
0456: Van Briggle Pansy VasesEst. $40-$60