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Van Briggle Pottery

Considered the longest-running art pottery in the United States, Van Briggle Art Pottery was in operation for more than a century. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Van Briggle became a beacon of Art Nouveau design that still permeates pottery today.

Founded in 1901 by Artus Van Briggle, former designer for Rookwood Pottery, Van Briggle pieces soon made a name for themselves for their distinctive matte glazes, which gave their vessels an almost luminous quality. Innovations in glazing and design increased when Van Briggle married Anne Gregory in 1902, after which Anne devoted her career to crafting art pottery. Though Van Briggle died in 1904 after a bout with tuberculosis, Gregory carried on, continuing to create strikingly streamlined vessel designs that radiated beauty.

Though production ceased in 2012, the brilliance of Van Briggle's Art Nouveau aesthetic lives on in well-preserved pieces. The characteristic smooth, matte glaze that graces the streamlined form of all their pieces is immediately recognizable and continues to send collectors into a frenzy at auctions today.


Quick Facts

  • Van Briggle's pieces were so immediately successful that they were featured in exhibitions around the globe, including the Parisian Salon (1903), the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904), and the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition (1905)
  • Each Van Briggle piece’s mark is relatively unique because most were hand incised. One element that remains consistent across many pieces is the superimposed double "A," a lasting homage to founders Artus and Anne
  • The Van Briggle studio was a veritable revolving door of some of the biggest figures in 20th century ceramic design, including Nellie Walker

Recommended Items at Auction

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Pair of Early Van Briggle Faience Art Pottery Tiles
Feb 19, 1:00 PM EST
Pair of Early Van Briggle Faience Art Pottery Tiles
by Caza Sikes
Est: $100- $200
$501 Bid
Four Van Briggle Pottery Vases
Mar 01, 10:00 AM EST
Four Van Briggle Pottery Vases
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Est: $200- $400
$1001 Bid
Art Nouveau Style Blue Van Briggle Vase With A Floral Design 3"X9.5"
Mar 01, 10:00 AM EST
Art Nouveau Style Blue Van Briggle Vase With A Floral Design 3"X9.5"
by Swisher Bros. Auction
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
Framed Van Briggle Art Pottery Tile Set, Later
Feb 19, 1:00 PM EST
Framed Van Briggle Art Pottery Tile Set, Later
by Caza Sikes
Est: $100- $200
$501 Bid
Arts & Crafts Art Pottery Vase
Feb 16, 12:00 PM EST
Arts & Crafts Art Pottery Vase
by Main Auction Galleries
Est: $100- $200
$500 Bids
Van Briggle: Native Design Vase
Feb 19, 1:00 PM EST
Van Briggle: Native Design Vase
by Caza Sikes
Est: $60- $100
$300 Bids
Van Briggle Pottery: Small Vase
Feb 19, 1:00 PM EST
Van Briggle Pottery: Small Vase
by Caza Sikes
Est: $40- $60
$200 Bids
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2 Van Briggle Vases
Mar 11, 10:00 AM EDT
2 Van Briggle Vases
by Barry S. Slosberg Inc
Est: $60- $120
$250 Bids
Rare Van Briggle Pottery Flower Pot or Planter
Mar 01, 10:00 AM EST
Rare Van Briggle Pottery Flower Pot or Planter
by Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.
Est: $400- $600
$2000 Bids
Van Briggle Blue Figures
Feb 19, 1:00 PM EST
Van Briggle Blue Figures
by Caza Sikes
Est: $100- $200
$500 Bids
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Van Briggle - Lorelei Vase
Mar 11, 10:00 AM EDT
Van Briggle - Lorelei Vase
by Barry S. Slosberg Inc
Est: $150- $300
$750 Bids

Sellers Who Sell Van Briggle Pottery


Caza Sikes

Caza Sikes

Barry S. Slosberg Inc

Barry S. Slosberg Inc

Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.

Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.

Main Auction Galleries

Main Auction Galleries