Lot 1: Very rare and early VAN BRIGGLE two-color vase with sloping shoulder, decorated with stylized iris

blossoms and leaves in an unusual iridescent copper and eggplant glaze. We have seen three other examples with this glazing, all dated 1904. We assume these were from a single experimental firing, with Lot 1 sharing that date. Small chip to rim and b [...more]

Lot 2: Fine, large and early VAN BRIGGLE vase, 1903, embossed with poppy pods and leaves, covered in a sheer, frothy lime green matte glaze, the tan clay showing through. Incised AA/Van Briggle/1903/III/173. 10 1/4" x 4 1/2"

Lot 3: Fine and rare VAN BRIGGLE Dos Cabezas vase, 1908-11, crisply embossed with two Art Nouveau maidens, under a fine mustard matte glaze. Quarter-inch flat chip to fold. Incised AA/Van Briggle/Colo. Springs. 7 1/2" x 4 3/4"

Lot 4: Exceptional and large VAN BRIGGLE bulbous vase, 1903, embossed with poppies under a mottled red and sheer chartreuse glaze, with buff clay showing through. Incised AA/Van Briggle/1903/143/III. 9 3/4" x 8"

Lot 4A: Fine, rare and early VAN BRIGGLE bulbous vase, 1903, embossed with poppy pods under a rare dark blue-green leathery matte glaze. Incised AA/Van Briggle/1903/III/18. 9" x 6"