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Van Briggle Pottery collecting, history, and resources.
- About Van Briggle Pottery
The story of Artus Van Briggle, the Colorado Springs pottery, and the matte glazes that set it apart.
- Gallery
High-resolution photographs of Van Briggle pieces from museum and public domain sources.
- Van Briggle at the Met
17 public domain Van Briggle pieces in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, from the Eidelberg and Ellison donations.
- Markings & Identification Guide
How to read the marks on Van Briggle pottery. Includes museum reference photos and dating information.
- Dating Your Van Briggle
Era-by-era guide to determining when your piece was made, from 1900 to present.
- Glaze Reference Guide
Complete guide to Van Briggle glazes: Ming Blue, Mulberry, Persian Rose, Moonglo, and more.
- Clay Body History
The evolution of Van Briggle clay bodies from Artus's 1903 formula through the Dryden era to today.
- Artist & Maker Mark Directory
Over 200 identified artist marks, finisher marks, etcher styles, and glazer marks.
- Novelty Items & Special Commissions
Custom mugs, bookends, flower frogs, incense burners, World's Fair pieces, and special commissions.
- Historical Ephemera & Photographs
Factory photos, catalogs, advertisements, and documents from across the decades.
- Van Briggle Pottery for Sale: The Complete Buying Guide
Where to buy Van Briggle pottery, how to authenticate pieces, current market values by era, and collector tips.
- Van Briggle Lorelei Vase: History, Value & Where to Buy
The iconic Lorelei vase — history, authentication tips, market values from $75 to $275,000, and where to find one.
- Van Briggle Tulip Vase: History, Value & Where to Buy
Van Briggle tulip vases — Art Nouveau design history, three variations, values by era, and buying tips.
- Van Briggle Bud Vase: History, Value & Where to Buy
Van Briggle bud vases — elegant small forms, Ming Blue classics, values from $20 to $1,000+, and where to buy.
- Van Briggle Flower Frog: History, Value & Where to Buy
Van Briggle flower frogs and candle holders — figural designs, values, and collecting guide.
- Van Briggle Pitcher: History, Value & Where to Buy
Van Briggle pitchers and mug sets — utilitarian art pottery, values by era, and where to find them.
- Values and Prices
What Van Briggle pottery is actually worth, with real sale data and collecting advice.
- Art Pottery Conservatory
A resource for collectors to research, identify, and preserve knowledge about American art pottery.
- Contact
Get in touch with questions, photos, or information about your Van Briggle pieces.
Blog
- Anne Van Briggle: The Woman Who Saved a Pottery · When Artus Van Briggle died in 1904, his wife Anne didn't just carry on -- she expanded the pottery, designed the iconic...
- From Rookwood to Van Briggle: Artus's Journey from Ohio to Colorado · Before founding Van Briggle, Artus spent 12 years at Rookwood Pottery -- the most prestigious art pottery in America. Wh...
- The Lost Art Reborn: How Artus Van Briggle Rediscovered the Matte Glaze · The dead matte glaze was Artus Van Briggle's obsession -- a lost Chinese technique he spent years trying to recreate. Wh...
- Van Briggle and the Arts & Crafts Movement · Van Briggle Pottery sits at the intersection of Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau -- matte glazes, nature motifs, handcrafts...
- Van Briggle Decorative Tile: The Other Van Briggle · Most people know Van Briggle for vases and figurines. But the company also produced thousands of decorative tiles -- and...
- Van Briggle Pottery in Museums Around the World · From the Met to the Smithsonian to the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Van Briggle pottery sits in permanent collectio...
- Antiques Roadshow Appraises 1905 Van Briggle Vase · David Rago appraises a 1905 Van Briggle vase for $1500-$2000.
- Van Briggle Pottery To Be Sold · RICH LADEN, THE GAZETTE (Colorado Springs) The Van Briggle Pottery retail store on South Tejon Street has been closed ...
- White Van Briggle Flower Frog · Finding a piece of Van Briggle at a garage sale is like a game. You don’t always win, but when you do, its an amazing fe...
- 6 Places To Experience Art Pottery Around The World · The Arts and Crafts Movement has a lot to answer for, as today's collectors dedicate their time to tracking down the bes...
- Van Briggle at the Antique Faire · Every second Sunday of the month, I make my early morning trip to the local Antique Faire here in Sacramento. This parti...
- A Van Briggle Flower Frog in Martinez, CA · I was in the small town of Martinez in California with my sister going from antique stores to thrift stores. We weren’t ...
- A Rare Rookwood Tile · A friend of mine has owned this gigantic pottery tile for over 30 years. The other day I finally asked him what he could...
- Cleaning Your Van Briggle Pottery · Sometimes after buying your Van Briggle pottery secondhand it is not as clean as you might want it to be. Luckily, it is...
- Researching Your Van Briggle Pottery Pieces · As you pick up a variety of pieces from different sources, you may find yourself curious about each piece’s history and ...
- Buy Van Briggle Pottery · There are multiple venues to pursue in expanding your Van Briggle pottery collection. There is the option of buying dire...
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