Van Briggle Lifetime Collection 2016-11-05 Auction - 485 Price Results - Judd's Auction Gallery, Inc. in IL - Page 8
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.
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Van Briggle Artist Signed Debra Hager Vase: In the aspen sunrise glaze, measuring 6" tall and 3.5" across the flared top. Excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 21st Century
0169: Van Briggle Artist Signed Debra Hager VaseEst. $50-$100
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Van Briggle Columbine Vase: In the cobalt glaze, measuring 8.5" tall and 4" across. Excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 21st Century.
0171: Van Briggle Columbine VaseEst. $50-$100
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Van Briggle Artist Jeffery Oelklaus Vase: This is a contemporary Van Briggle vase in the vintage green glaze. The vase is autographed by Jeffery Oelklaus who was a master maker for Van Briggle between 1998 till the plant closed int 2012.
0172: Van Briggle Artist Jeffery Oelklaus VaseEst. $100-$150
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Van Briggle Donkey Figures: Consisting of three small donkey figures measuring 3.75" tall, 3.25" long and 1.75" wide. The glazes are ming blue, persian rose and moonglo, all three are in good condition, no nicks, chips or
0173: Van Briggle Donkey FiguresEst. $75-$125
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Van Briggle Flower Vases: Two vases in the persian rose glaze. One is shaped like a basket with a flower frog center, the other vase is a flared ruffle top vase. The ruffled top vase measures 5.5" tall and 4" across, the
0174: Van Briggle Flower VasesEst. $75-$125
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Van Briggle Paneled Flowers Vase: In the ming blue glaze, with panels of flowers around the vase. Measuring 4" tall and 5" across, in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 30's-40's.
0175: Van Briggle Paneled Flowers VaseEst. $75-$125
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Van Briggle Columbine Vase: In the persian rose glaze, measuring 8" tall and 3.5" wide. No nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1940's-60's.
0176: Van Briggle Columbine VaseEst. $75-$125
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Van Briggle Sitting Cat Figure: In the aspen sunrise glaze, measuring 15.5" tall and 5" wide. The figure has a small flake on the side rim, I have included a photo, no other nicks, chips or cracks, the chips could have been done
0178: Van Briggle Sitting Cat FigureEst. $75-$125
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Van Briggle Three Leaf Vase: In the early craig mountain brown glaze, measuring 5.5" tall and 2" across. The vase has a couple of pin size holes from firing, the inside ring on the top is smooth, no nicks chips or cracks.
0179: Van Briggle Three Leaf VaseEst. $100-$150
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Van Briggle Tulip Bowl & Flower Frog: In the aspen sunset glaze, measuring 8.5" across, 3.75" tall and 5" wide. Both pieces have no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st Century, artist Becky Hansen.
0180: Van Briggle Tulip Bowl & Flower FrogEst. $75-$125
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Van Briggle Tobacco Leaf Vase: In the craig mountain brown glaze, measuring 8" tall and 5" across. No nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1920's.
0181: Van Briggle Tobacco Leaf VaseEst. $100-$150
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Van Briggle Frog Paperweight: In the persian rose glaze, measuring 4.75" across, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st Century
0182: Van Briggle Frog PaperweightEst. $10-$20
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Van Briggle Bird of Paradise Vases: A pair of vases in the aspen sunrise glaze, measuring 8.5" tall and 3" base. No nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st Century.
0183: Van Briggle Bird of Paradise VasesEst. $20-$40
Van Briggle Cala Lily Vase: In the mulberry glaze, measuring 8" tall and 5.25" across. No nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1930's.
0184: Van Briggle Cala Lily VaseEst. $100-$150Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Dragonfly Vase: In the craig mountain brown glaze, measuring 7" tall and 3" across, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1920's.
0185: Van Briggle Dragonfly VaseEst. $75-$125
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Van Briggle Novelty Incense Burner: An early novelty piece from Van Briggle, a log cabin in blue incense burner. Measuring 3" tall, 4" long and 2.5" wide. It does have the Van Briggle logo impressed on the inside but does not have
0186: Van Briggle Novelty Incense BurnerEst. $50-$100
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Van Briggle Leaf Form Handle Vase: In the mulberry glaze, stylized leaves with double handle. Measuring 7.5" tall and 8.5" across. Excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1930's-40's.
0188: Van Briggle Leaf Form Handle VaseEst. $75-$125
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Van Briggle Peacock Bookends: The glaze is mulberry. Both of the bookends has the hallmark on the back, both measure 5.5" wide, 5" tall and almost 2" wide. There are no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1930's-40's.
0189: Van Briggle Peacock BookendsEst. $50-$100
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Large Contemporary Poppy Vase: In the vintage green glaze, measuring 14.75" tall and 6.5" wide. Excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st Century, artist Gail Pache.
0191: Large Contemporary Poppy VaseEst. $100-$150
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, circa 1930's-40's.
0192: Van Briggle Onion Bulb VaseEst. $100-$150Lot Passed