Established in 1899, Van Briggle Pottery & Tile is one of the oldest active art potteries in the United States, and has been considered one of the great American potteries for over a century. The Van Briggle studios produce the early designs of its founders, Artus and Anne Van Briggle, as well as pieces created over the years that compliment their celebrated style, in a variety of colors -- both historic and contemporary.
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In 1899, when Artus Van Briggle stepped off the train in Colorado Springs he must have felt worlds away from the studios of Paris and the landscapes of Italy where his extraordinary talents had so recently flourished.
Here, however, surrounded by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, the defining moments of his life would occur; the twin destinies of a great artistic triumph and an imminent personal tragedy would unfold, leaving in their wake the dawn of a 100 year artistic legacy - Van Briggle Pottery - an American tradition in art pottery since 1899.Artus Van Briggle, an American artist of Dutch descent, was established as a world class painter in Europe.
Here, however, surrounded by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, the defining moments of his life would occur; the twin destinies of a great artistic triumph and an imminent personal tragedy would unfold, leaving in their wake the dawn of a 100 year artistic legacy - Van Briggle Pottery - an American tradition in art pottery since 1899.Artus Van Briggle, an American artist of Dutch descent, was established as a world class painter in Europe.
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Fine Art is enduring. It has value that transcends explanation, because it has the ability to elicit different emotions from all who see it. Still, one thing is constant - to display a piece of fine art pottery in your home or office says something about you. For over 100 years Van Briggle Pottery has been creating world renowned art pottery.
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