by Greg Myroth | Feb 21, 2015 | Art Pottery, Van Briggle Pottery
Below is a guest post from noted Van Briggle author and collector Kathy Honea Described in Van Briggle early literature as a glaze containing the browns and greens found in a mountain crag, this glaze consists of a rich honey-brown with over spray of a medium-bright...
by Donna McGill | Dec 1, 2011 | Van Briggle Pottery
Each art pottery line includes a “favorite” of any collector. There’s no shortage of Van Briggle fans who appreciate the magical hues, especially the blues and greens, found in many of this pottery company’s lines. Van Briggle Color Plates Those who have mastered the...
by Donna McGill | Jun 17, 2011 | Van Briggle Pottery
There’s no denying some of the most beautiful art pottery tiles came from the Van Briggle pottery lines. From the subtle grays and blues to the riveting golds, greens and rich browns, collectors appreciate this line for its eclectic offerings and general appeal....
by Donna McGill | Feb 7, 2011 | Van Briggle Pottery
It’s long since been established Artus Van Briggle was a big contributing factor in what’s known as the Art Nouvea movement. Those who appreciate the Van Briggle Pottery style can easily see it replicated in contemporary pottery efforts. It’s what...
by Donna McGill | Oct 4, 2010 | Van Briggle Pottery
Bertha Ellen Stevenson, who found herself at the helm of Van Briggle Pottery after her husband’s death in 1990, passed away on September 25, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. She was a true visionary with an artistic ability few have ever possessed. Passionate...
by Donna McGill | Oct 2, 2010 | Van Briggle Pottery
It’s easy to sometimes forget that behind all of these glorious American art pottery pieces we love to collect are the people, with their own stories and who first aspired to bring their version of beauty into the lives of others. One of these stories is that of Artus...
