Lot 426: Van Briggle Pottery Turquoise Pitcher

Description

Authentic Van Briggle Pottery pitcher in the classic bulbous form with a wide pouring spout and graceful curved handle. Features the pottery's signature soft matte turquoise-green glaze with subtle horizontal throwing rings visible at the neck, showcasing the hand-thrown quality this Colorado Springs studio is renowned for. The base bears a hand-incised mark reading "Van Briggle, Colorado Springs," along with the iconic AA logo (Van Briggle's signature two-A mark) — hand-incised marks are typically associated with earlier, more hand-finished production runs. Van Briggle Pottery, founded in 1901, is celebrated among American art pottery collectors for its Art Nouveau-influenced forms and rich, velvety matte glazes developed by founder Artus Van Briggle. A wonderful functional or decorative piece for collectors of American art pottery, Arts & Crafts decor, or Colorado pottery history.

Keywords: Van Briggle pottery, hand-incised mark, Colorado Springs pottery, matte turquoise glaze, American art pottery, Van Briggle pitcher, AA logo pottery mark, Arts and Crafts pottery, art nouveau ceramic, vintage Van Briggle

Dimensions: H: 4", W: 3.75"