Van Briggle Pottery

Van Briggle Pottery
IndustryCeramic manufacturing
Founded1901
FounderArtus Van Briggle
Headquarters
Colorado Springs, Colorado
,
United States
ProductsArt ware
Websitewww.vanbriggle.com

Van Briggle Art Pottery was at the time of its demise the oldest continuously operating art pottery in the United States, having been established in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1901 by Artus and Anne Van Briggle. Artus had a significant impact on the Art Nouveau movement in the United States, and his pottery is foundational to American Art Pottery.[A] [B] [C][D] [E] [F] [G] The Art Nouveau style favored by its founders continues to influence the pottery's designs.[7][8]

A 1903 vase by Artus Van Briggle, on display at the de Young Museum in San Francisco

Artus Van Briggle settled in Colorado Springs in 1899 after establishing himself as a notable artist with the Rookwood Pottery of Ohio.[9][10] With Anne Louise (née Gregory), his new wife, Artus began exploring the Art Nouveau style in their pottery creations, drawing awards and accolades from the American and European art communities. Although he was a talented painter who had displayed and won awards in Europe, from 1899 until his death Artus devoted himself almost exclusively to the craft and art of pottery.[11][8] Van Briggle's Art Nouveau designs and distinctive matte glazes were awarded high honors from prestigious sources, including the Paris Salon, the Saint Louis Exposition, the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, and the American Arts and Crafts Exhibition in Boston.

The Van Briggle Pottery Studio closed in spring 2012.[12]

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  2. ^ Arnest, Mark (December 12, 1999). "VanBriggle". The Gazette. Colorado Springs.
  3. ^ Kovel, Ralph; Kovel, Terry (May 30, 1998). "SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: Van Briggle Made Pottery an Art Form". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  4. ^ "Van Briggle—Art of Clay". Colorado Springs: KET TV (PBS). Archived from the original on February 20, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
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  6. ^ Aposporos, Demetra. "Art Tile, Take Two". The Old-House Journal. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  7. ^ a b Bogue 2010.
  8. ^ a b Bogue 1976.
  9. ^ Sasicki & Fania 1993.
  10. ^ Nelson et al. 1986.
  11. ^ Bogue 2009.
  12. ^ Rich Laden (2012-12-27). "Van Briggle sale now set for 2013". The Gazette. Retrieved 2013-08-13.


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