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Van Briggle Pottery

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Van Briggle PotteryAmerican (Colorado Springs, CO), 1901 - 2012

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.The Art Nouveau style favored by its founders continues to influence the pottery's designs.

Artus Van Briggle settled in Colorado Springs in 1899 after establishing himself as a notable artist with the Rookwood Pottery of Ohio.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. 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.

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Lamp, owl
Object Name: Lamp, owl
Van Briggle Pottery
1915-1920
Object number: UM2016.700
Lorelei
Object Name: Vase
Van Briggle Pottery
1917
Object number: UM2014.201
Luna Moth (#683)
Object Name: Vase
Van Briggle Pottery
1907-1914
Object number: 74.13.31
Oak leaf and acorn
Object Name: Bowl
Van Briggle Pottery
1907-1920
Object number: 78.16.20