Van Briggle Lorelei Vase

The Lorelei vase by Van Briggle Pottery is one of the studio’s most recognizable sculptural forms, with a softly modeled female figure emerging from the vessel in the flowing, organic language of the Art Nouveau period. Van Briggle was founded in Colorado Springs in 1901 and became known for its matte glazes, sculptural pottery, and distinctly American interpretation of European Art Nouveau. This example retains the quiet, tactile quality that made Van Briggle so collectible. Included is the original Colorado Springs purchase provenance that adds an especially nice sense of continuity and history.