Van Briggle Lifetime Collection 2016-11-05 Auction - 485 Price Results - Judd's Auction Gallery, Inc. in IL - Page 20
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.
Anna Van Briggle Ewers: Consisting to a all brown glaze ewer measuring 9.5" tall and 6" wide. Together with a melon shaped smaller pitcher measuring 4" tall and 4" wide. Both pieces are in good condition, no nicks, chips
0457: Anna Van Briggle EwersEst. $40-$60Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Dragonfly Bowl: In the cobalt blue glaze, measuring 4" tall and 4.25" across, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st century.
0458: Van Briggle Dragonfly BowlEst. $10-$20
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Van Briggle Cat Figures: Featuring four cat figurines, two are in ming blue, one matte gray and one teal gray. All measure approx. 3-4" long and tall. All are in good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st
0459: Van Briggle Cat FiguresEst. $20-$40
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Van Briggle Bud Vases: Consisting of two Van Briggle bud vases with three attached necks. The colors are lake trout green and moonglo. The vases measure 7" tall and 6" wide, both are in good condition, no nicks, chips or
0460: Van Briggle Bud VasesEst. $40-$60
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Can Briggle Original Vases by Craig Stevenson: In the glossy gray and ming blue glazes. Measuring approx 5.5" tall and 3" across. Both vases have the artist marks of Craig Stevenson, they are in good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa
0462: Can Briggle Original Vases by Craig StevensonEst. $20-$40
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Van Briggle Penguin Salt & Pepper Shakers: In the persian rose glaze, measuring 4" tall and 1.75" wide. Both are in good condition, never used, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1940's-60's.
0463: Van Briggle Penguin Salt & Pepper ShakersEst. $40-$60
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Van Briggle Girl Holding Shell Figure: In the moonglo glaze, measuring 8" tall and 5" wide at the base. It is in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1970's.'
0464: Van Briggle Girl Holding Shell FigureEst. $50-$100
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Van Briggle Indian Maiden Grinding Corn: In the moonglo glaze, measuring 6" tall, 5" wide and 6" deep. The figure is in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1980's.
0465: Van Briggle Indian Maiden Grinding CornEst. $20-$40
Group of Van Briggle Coffee Mugs: Consisting of five coffee mugs in aspen sunrise, ming blue, glossy green and vintage green. The coffee mugs measure 4.5" tall and 4.25" across with the handle. All are in excellent condition, no
0466: Group of Van Briggle Coffee MugsEst. $25-$50Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Elephant Figure: An elephant in the mulberry glazes. Measuring 7" long, 4.5" tall and 3" wide, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1930's-40's.
0467: Van Briggle Elephant FigureEst. $25-$50
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Van Briggle Fawn Vase: In a copper gloss finish, measuring almost 9" tall and 4" wide. Good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1960's-70's.
0468: Van Briggle Fawn VaseEst. $20-$40
Van Briggle Tulip Candlesticks: A group of five candlesticks in the plum glaze. There are three 8" and two 6" candlesticks. No nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st Century.
0470: Van Briggle Tulip CandlesticksEst. $50-$100Lot Passed
Van Briggle Flower Pot: An unusual piece from 1985. A lake trout green glaze flower pot measuring almost 6.75" tall and 7.5" across the top. It is in good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0471: Van Briggle Flower PotEst. $20-$40Lot Passed
Van Briggle Flower Pot: An unusual piece from 1980's. A lake trout green glaze flower pot measuring almost 9" tall and 10.25" across the top. It is in good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0472: Van Briggle Flower PotEst. $30-$50Lot Passed
Van Briggle Swan Figures: Two swan figures, the honey gold glossy gold figure is marked Anna Van Briggle. The matte brown swan is just marked Van Briggle. The honey gold figure measures 3.75" tall, 4" long & 1.5" wide.
0473: Van Briggle Swan FiguresEst. $20-$40Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Bufferfly Rose Bowls: In the persian rose glaze, measuring 3" tall and 3.5" across. Both pieces are in good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1940's-60's.
0474: Van Briggle Bufferfly Rose BowlsEst. $40-$60
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Van Briggle Butterfly & Moth Rose Bowl: Two pieces of Van Briggle. A butterfly vase in the celadon glossy glaze and a moth vase in the dusty rose glaze. Both measure approximately 3" tall and 3.5" across. Both are in excellent
0475: Van Briggle Butterfly & Moth Rose BowlEst. $40-$60
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Van Briggle Trumpet Vase Wall Pocket: In the ming blue glaze, measuring 5" long and 4.25" wide. It is in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1940's-60's.
0476: Van Briggle Trumpet Vase Wall PocketEst. $20-$40
Van Briggle Tulip Candlesticks: A group of five 6" candlesticks in a gray/lilac glaze and lilac blue glaze. All are in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st Century
0477: Van Briggle Tulip CandlesticksEst. $50-$75Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Light Fixture: In a cone shape, in a honey gold drip glaze. The light fixture has never been connected or used, measuring 10" tall & 6" wide. In excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1970's.
0478: Van Briggle Light FixtureEst. $40-$60
Van Briggle Original Vase: In the honey gold glaze, the artist is Steve Olson, measuring 3" tall and 3.5" across. Excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st Century. Together with a honey gold glaze jug,
0479: Van Briggle Original VaseEst. $40-$60Lot Passed
Van Briggle Flower Frog: A Van Briggle flower frog in the persian rose glaze. Measuring 5" by 4", good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1940's-60's.
0480: Van Briggle Flower FrogEst. $20-$40Lot Passed