Van Briggle, an American artist of Dutch descent, was established as a world-class painter in Europe. Having been trained at the finest academies there, and with paintings accepted by the Paris Salon, he received the highest honors for a painter in his day. Yet his artistic passions would ultimately lead him away from his brush, canvas and easel toward another artistic pursuit that would ultimately define his genius. Though Artus was a brilliant painter, his artistic passions were most eloquently expressed in the forms and colors of one of history’s oldest arts - pottery. From his years as a celebrated artist at the famed Rookwood Pottery in Ohio, he knew first-hand the extraordinary range of expression an artist could achieve with the potter’s materials. His pursuit was the creation of exquisite satin matte glazes, like those he’d seen on ancient Chinese masterworks, in a palette of glorious colors, never achieved by any artist in modern times. The materials this brilliant artist would use for his greatest artistic pursuit would be minerals from the earth - clays, feldspars, oxides - and the glowing orange flames of a fiery kiln.
When transformed by the creative mind and the skilled hand, these materials become the essence of both humanity and nature blended in unity. Clay and glaze are indeed extravagant media, offering the artist a lifetime of challenges and rewards. Artus, however, didn’t have a lifetime - tragically, he had contracted tuberculosis and though a relatively young man, his future was uncertain. Artus had achieved some success in discovering a formula for these beautiful matte glazes prior to his arrival in Colorado but he continued his work there, seeking a standard of perfection not yet achieved. Pottery is a melding of art and science, and during the time when he conducted his experiments, Artus knew that success could not come without the patience of a scientist and the passion found in all great artists. He pursued his vision with tireless effort, though the effects of failing health often interrupted his progress. No specific date is recorded, but one day in the spring of 1901 he reached into the kiln, with the anticipation known well by countless potters throughout the ages, and finally held in his hands the perfect, rich, matte-glazed pottery he had sought for so long - the first pieces created in centuries, the first ever on this side of the world. Against the odds of failing health and a pursuit which no western artist had ever achieved, he succeeded; his passion was realized - a lost art was now reborn. The world would once again see and touch the soft marble-like glazes first known by ancient Chinese masters half a world and so many generations away.
When you hold in your hand a piece of fine artistry and craftsmanship, a human creation with elegant lines and a sensual surface - something experienced by the eyes and hands and ultimately felt by the soul, you’ll know what Artus Van Briggle was seeking - and what he ultimately achieved. He lived to see his artistic passion fulfilled before his own mortality could eclipse his dream. Though the sun setting on his own life, a new era was on the horizon for one of the oldest arts in history. Once perfected, Artus Van Briggle’s exquisite new glazes graced his elegant Art Nouveau pottery designs which were sent across the Atlantic and, when shown to Europe’s best art judges, were proclaimed - A supreme discovery in modern ceramics. Soon, art critics across the continents marveled at his works, lavished him with praise, and brought international acclaim to this quiet American artist on the Colorado frontier. Before long, he succumbed to tuberculosis and died there in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, but not before receiving word that when shown at exhibitions here in the United States and in the Salons of Europe, his creations had won their highest awards.
Van Briggle Pottery is the living heritage of an extraordinary artist whose heart and hands were given only half a lifetime, and to his wife, Anne, whose own dedication and fine artistry after Artus’ death carried their vision to success in its earliest years. Together, they left a timeless and permanent imprint on the tradition of American art pottery. With each passing year and with each new piece created, their artistic legacy continues, a legacy known as Van Briggle - a Tradition in American Art Pottery since 1899.
Antique Arts & Crafts Pottery Vase by Van Briggle Pottery Company
By Van Briggle
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique "arts & crafts" pottery vase by Van Briggle Pottery Company., circa 1940s. Wonderful aqua color and a great vintage patina make this hard to find vase! It is in very good vin...
Pottery
Van Briggle Art Deco Celadon Glazed North American Native Figurine
By Van Briggle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine Art Deco pottery figure of a North American Native figure of a kneeling girl made by Van Briggle Art Pottery in the 1930’s. Van Briggle Art p...
Pottery
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Bud Vase
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery bud vase By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3.13"W x 3.13"D x 7"H. V...
Ceramic, Pottery
Rare Mid Century Turquoise Vase by Van Briggle
By Van Briggle, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic piece by Van Briggle. This piece is unique and rare with its modernist essence based upon the history of its manufacturer. Simple lines flow in the delicate turquo...
Ceramic
Van Briggle Turquoise Ming Glaze Grecian Urn or Vase Signed D.R.
By Van Briggle
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1980s Van Briggle Grecian urn with turquoise ming glaze signed by the potter Dorothy Ruff (D.R.) The urn has a high shoulder with loop handles, figure...
Clay
Artus Van Briggle Art Deco Green Glazed Lotus Flower Bud Shaped Art Pottery Bowl
By Van Briggle
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A stylish Art Deco American louts flower bud shaped art pottery vase decorated in satin blues and green glazes by Artus Van Briggle and believed to date from around 1930's. The bowl ...
Pottery
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Vase With Floral Motif
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery vase with floral motif By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 2.88"W x 2.8...
Ceramic, Pottery
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Blue and Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Small Pitcher
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period blue and turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery small pitcher or vase By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.75...
Ceramic
VAN BRIGGLE POTTERY - Arts & Crafts Ming Turquoise Pitcher - U.S. - Circa 1950's
By Van Briggle
Located in Chatham, ON
VAN BRIGGLE POTTERY - Arts & Crafts style ceramic pitcher or vase - featuring a Ming turquoise satin finish glaze - medium size with an applied organic handle - signed on the base VA...
Ceramic
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Bowl With Tulip Motif
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery bowl or dish with tulip motif By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8.75"...
Ceramic, Pottery
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Pink Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period pink glazed ceramic art pottery vase By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 2.63"W x 2.63"D x 3.75"H. Very go...
Ceramic
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Lotus Form Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Bowl
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period lotus form turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery bowl, ashtray, or catchall By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measure...
Ceramic, Pottery
Van Briggle Pottery Vase in Mulberry Persian Rose Matte Glaze
By Van Briggle
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful Van Briggle pottery vase in the Arrowroot design with mulberry dark Persian rose matte glaze. This vase is an early Van Briggle from...
Pottery
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Tulip Form Pink and Lavender Glazed Ceramic Bowl
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period tulip form pink and lavender glazed ceramic art pottery bowl, ashtray, or catchall By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century ...
Ceramic
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Bowl With Oak Leaf Motif
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery bowl with oak leaf and acorn motif By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: ...
Ceramic, Pottery
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Turquoise Glazed Ashtray or Catchall
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery ashtray or catchall By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.25"W x 5.25"D...
Ceramic, Pottery
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Antique Floral Pink and Lavender Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period pink and lavender glazed ceramic art pottery vase with floral motif By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.13...
Ceramic
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Tray or Catchall
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery tray or catchall By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 7"W x 6.5"D x 1.25...
Ceramic, Pottery
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Ming Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase With Floral Motif
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Mid-Century Modern Ming blue glazed ceramic art pottery vase with floral motif By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Mea...
Pottery
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Candlesticks, Pair
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery candlesticks with tulip motif By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Each me...
Ceramic, Pottery
$220Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Ming Blue Art Pottery Footed Ashtray by Van Briggle
By Van Briggle
Located in San Diego, CA
Very nice ming blue art pottery footed ashtray by Van Briggle of Colorado Springs, CO., circa 1930s. The piece is signed on the underside and is in excell...
Pottery
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Candlesticks, Pair
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery candlesticks with tulip motif By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measure...
Ceramic, Pottery
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Mulberry Glazed Ceramic Foliate Vase
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period mulberry glazed ceramic art pottery foliate form vase By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.13"W x 3"D x 8.2...
Ceramic
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Shell Form Pink and Lavender Glazed Ceramic Planter
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period shell form pink and lavender glazed ceramic art pottery planter By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8.75"W x...
Ceramic
1940s Van Briggle Dog Lamp With Serena & Lily Shade
By Van Briggle
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare and wonderful Van Briggle Pottery lamp in blue with a sweet puppy dog. Lamp has been professionally rewired. Pottery is in MINT CONDITION. New Serena and Lily shade. Shade i...
Metal
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Stoneware Vase by Van Briggle
By Van Briggle
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tapering fluted stoneware bud vase in green, blue and earth tones. Makers mark and date stamped on base.
Stoneware
Antique Awaji Pottery Arts & Crafts Textured Surface Meiping Form Vase
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Awaji pottery Arts and Crafts vase of meiping form with unusual surface treatment resulting in a textured abstract finish reminiscent of ferocious winds or waves. Hand turne...
Pottery
Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Vase, 1951
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period glazed ceramic art pottery vase By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1951 Glazed ceramic combining orange, turqouise, purple, and pink tones with cream interio...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Stunning French Mid-Century Turquoise Lava Glazed Art Pottery Vase
By Pol Chambost
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and unusual French mid-century turquoise and black lava glazed twin stem vase formed in the style of a jug dating from around 1950/60. The red earthenware vase stands on a...
Earthenware
Arts and Crafts Matte Green Square Pottery Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
American Arts and Crafts Matte Green Square Pottery Vase, with four handles and squared base, unsigned. 6.5" H x 5.5" W x 6" D. Provenance: From the West Village, New York City estat...
Pottery
$447Sale Price|40% Off
H 8.5 in Dm 5.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Hand-Painted Art Pottery Vase by Weller Pottery
By Weller Pottery
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique Arts & Crafts art pottery vase by Weller Pottery features pink and white floral design on graduated sea foam green to blue ground, artist and maker signed as photographed, ci...
Pottery
$1,650
H 6.3 in W 18.67 in D 5.2 in
François Levallois French Art Deco Crackle Glaze Ceramic Naked Young Lady
By François Levallois 1, Sainte Radegonde
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This stunning French Art Deco ceramic sculpture, crafted by the renowned artist François Levallois at the prestigious Faïencerie des Sainte-Radegonde, features a graceful naked woman...
Ceramic
Leslie Ehrlich Crystalline Glaze Bud Vase Signed Art Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage art studio pottery ceramic vase is decorated with crystalline glaze in organic, delicate olive and sky-blue palette. The vase was hand thro...
Ceramic
Art Deco Craquelure Glaze Art Pottery Vase c 1930/50's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Chic Art Deco pottery vase in sophisticated off white craquelure glaze. Probably made in France, in the style of Jacques Adnet, Jean Pointu, numbered on verso. This example is in exc...
Pottery
Mid-Century Turquoise Ceramic Vase by Alexandre de Wemmel, Belgium, 1950s
By Gustave Asch, Sainte Radegonde
Located in Glasgow, GB
Handmade in Belgium in the mid-1950s, this mid-century studio pottery vase by Alexandre de Wemmel is a striking example of post-war European cerami...
Ceramic
$495
H 3.5 in W 6 in D 5.75 in
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Bowl With Oak Leaf Motif
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery bowl with oak leaf and acorn motif By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: ...
Ceramic, Pottery
Horace Elliott London Arts & Crafts Studio Pottery Blue Glazed Flower Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very rare and stunning Arts & Crafts studio pottery vase of twisted floral shape made in London by Horace Elliott (British, 1851-1938) dating from the...
Pottery
Vintage Murano Glass Vase, Opalescent Turquoise, Mid-Century Italy
By Venini, Salviati, Seguso, Vintage Murano Gallery, Cenedese
Located in Miami, FL
Offering a vintage 1960s handblown chunky Murano Glass Vase, signed with label on bottom. This gorgeous vase is opalescent white on the outside and a light turquoise on the inside gi...
Glass
Van Briggle "Lorelei" Turquoise Art Pottery Vase
By Van Briggle
Located in Astoria, NY
Van Briggle "Lorelei" Turquoise Art Pottery Vase, circa 1930, matte blue glaze, incised "AA / Van Briggle / Colo. Spgs" to underside. 10.5" H x 4.75" Diameter. Provenance: From a Lex...
Pottery
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H 10.75 in W 9.75 in D 9.75 in
Antique Van Briggle Matt Rose Pottery Vase with Tooled Stylized Leaves C1920
By Van Briggle
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Van Briggle Matt Rose Pottery Vase with Tooled Stylized Leaves C1920 Measures- 10.75"H x 9.75"W x 9.75"D
Pottery
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H 26.5 in W 14 in D 14 in
Walter Van Briggle Turquoise Blue Bulbous Pottery Table Lamp w/ Butterfly Shade
By Van Briggle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Walter Van Briggle Turquoise Blue Bulbous Pottery Table Lamp with Butterfly Shade. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Overall: 26.5" H x 14" Diameter. Shade: 14.5" H x 14"...
Ceramic, Plastic
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H 4.88 in W 5.38 in D 5.38 in
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Pink Lavender Glazed Ceramic Vase With Floral Motif
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period pink and lavender glazed ceramic art pottery vase with floral motif By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.38...
Ceramic
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H 2.88 in W 3.38 in D 2.5 in
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Rabbit Form Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Art Figurine
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period rabbit form turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery figurine By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3.38"W x 2.5"D...
Ceramic
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H 3.13 in W 6.13 in D 4.38 in
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Acorn Blue and Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Flower Frog
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period blue and turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery double acorn flower frog By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6...
Ceramic
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H 4.13 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Handkerchief Form Pink Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period handkerchief form pink glazed ceramic art pottery vase By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3.25"W x 3.25"D ...
Ceramic
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Pink Glazed Ceramic Vase With Tulip Motif
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period pink glazed ceramic art pottery vase with tulip motif By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3.75"W x 3.75"D x ...
Ceramic
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H 3.88 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Mulberry Glazed Ceramic Vase With Butterfly Motif
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period mulberry glazed ceramic art pottery vase with butterfly design By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3.5"W x 3...
Ceramic
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H 3.38 in W 8.38 in D 5.88 in
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Bowl With Tulip Motif
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery bowl with tulip motif By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8.38"W x 5.88...
Ceramic
Antique Arts & Crafts Van Briggle Art Pottery Indian Head Vase, c1920
By Van Briggle
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Van Briggle Art Pottery Indian Head Vase, c1920 Measures - 11"h x 5"w x 5"d
Pottery
Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Small Pitcher
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery small pitcher or vase By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4"W x 3.25"D ...
Ceramic, Pottery