Van Briggle Lifetime Collection 2016-11-05 Auction - 485 Price Results - Judd's Auction Gallery, Inc. in IL - Page 3
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 Magnolia Bowl: In the aspen sunrise glaze, this was the 2006 members only Van Briggle Collectors Society. Measuring 8" tall and 9" across, no nicks, chips or cracks
0049: Van Briggle Magnolia BowlEst. $100-$150Lot Passed
Van Briggle Tall Candlesticks: A pair of tall candlestick in the persian rose glaze and with the wood painted candles. Measuring 9" tall and 3.5" across the base. No nicks chips or cracks. Circa 1940's-60's.
0050: Van Briggle Tall CandlesticksEst. $100-$150Lot Passed
Van Briggle South Western Vase: In a matte green finish with an art deco design, measuring almost 9" tall and 4.5" wide, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1990's
0051: Van Briggle South Western VaseEst. $75-$125Lot Passed
Van Briggle Scalloped Oval Vases: A group of five mulberry scalloped oval vase, measuring 5.25" long, 2.75" tall and 2.5" deep. No nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1940's-60's.
0052: Van Briggle Scalloped Oval VasesEst. $75-$125Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Elephant Figures: A pair of persian rose glaze Van Briggle elephants, measuring 7" long, 4.5" tall and 3" wide. No nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1940's-50's.
0053: Van Briggle Elephant FiguresEst. $50-$100
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Van Briggle Tulip Petal Vase: This is the 1956 gold ore glaze created by Clem Hull, a tulip petal vase, together with a peak vase. The tulip vase measures 5.5" across, 3" tall and 3" wide, no nicks, chips or cracks. The peak
0054: Van Briggle Tulip Petal VaseEst. $100-$150
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Van Briggle Floral Embossed Vase: Together with a tear drop shaped vase and a reed embossed vase, all three are in the gold ore glaze from 1956 created by Clem Hull. The tallest vase is almost 9" tall and 3" wide. The tear drop
0055: Van Briggle Floral Embossed VaseEst. $100-$150
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Van Briggle Frog Paperweight: The glaze is lilac blue, measuring 4.75" across, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 2000's.
0056: Van Briggle Frog PaperweightEst. $10-$20
Van Briggle Lotus Flower Vase: In mulberry with stylized lotus petals, measuring approx. 5" tall, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1940's-60's.
0058: Van Briggle Lotus Flower VaseEst. $75-$125Lot Passed
Van Briggle Mark Sucharski Vase: In the aspen sunrise glaze, measuring 7.5" tall and 5" wide. No nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 2000+
0059: Van Briggle Mark Sucharski VaseEst. $100-$150Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Leaf Embossed Vase: In the craig mountain brown glazed, embossed with lotus leaf medallions, measuring 2.5" tall and 3.5" wide. No nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1920'-30's.
0060: Van Briggle Leaf Embossed VaseEst. $100-$150
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Group of Van Briggle Pottery: Consisting of a ruffled base pitcher, ewer, candle stick and small ashtray, all in the gold ore glaze. The glaze was created in 1956 by Clem Hull. The pitcher measures 7" tall, 7.25" from handle to
0061: Group of Van Briggle PotteryEst. $100-$150
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Van Briggle Embossed Flower Vases: A pair of vases in Ming Blue glaze, embossed with daisy's. Measuring 4" tall and 3" wide, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1940's-60's.
0062: Van Briggle Embossed Flower VasesEst. $20-$40
Van Briggle Lotus Twist Vase: In the mulberry glaze, with the original flower frog. Measuring 5" tall & 7" across. No nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1940's-60's.
0063: Van Briggle Lotus Twist VaseEst. $40-$60Lot Passed
Van Briggle Round Leaf Vase: In the craig mountain brown glaze, measuring 2" tall and 3" across. The glaze has several areas missing from creation, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1920's-30's.
0065: Van Briggle Round Leaf VaseEst. $100-$150Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Lotus Petal Flower Frog Vase: In the ming blue glaze, this was a gift to Charles Drennan from the Van Briggle factory in 2004 for his support. The vase measures 4" tall and 6" across, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0067: Van Briggle Lotus Petal Flower Frog VaseEst. $20-$40
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Van Briggle Three Face Indian Head Vase: The three head Indian vase is in the mulberry glaze. Measuring 11" tall and 5" diameter of the base, it is in very good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1940's-60's.
0069: Van Briggle Three Face Indian Head VaseEst. $100-$150
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Van Briggle Iris Vase: In the goldenrod glaze, measuring 9.5" tall and 5" across. No nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 21st Century.
0070: Van Briggle Iris VaseEst. $75-$125
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Van Briggle Yucca Leaves Bowl: In the craig mountain brown glaze, measuring 5" tall and almost 6" across, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1940's-60's.
0071: Van Briggle Yucca Leaves BowlEst. $75-$125
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Van Briggle Reclining Horse Figure: In the ming blue glaze, measuring 9.5" across and 5.5" tall. No nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 21st Century.
0072: Van Briggle Reclining Horse FigureEst. $100-$150