Boch Frères - Ernest d'Hossche - Vase - Temptation. - Earthenware - Vase temptation 2/59

This large and spectacular fine earthenware basket-vase from the famous Belgian manufacture Boch Frères Keramis is a premier modernist piece from its prestigious avant-garde Keralux line, designed in 1959 by the iconic sculptor and creator Ernest D'Hossche. Part of the highly collectible series named Tentation, this piece shifts away from historical traditional boundaries to fully embrace 1950s modernist aesthetics through its asymmetrical oblong opening topped by a large bridge handle seamlessly integrated into the body design. The vase stands out for its striking molded relief texture brilliantly simulating closely-woven vertical strands of straw or natural bark, a bold tactile finish fully magnified by a monochrome glossy glaze in a warm mustard-yellow amber hue that beautifully catches the light to emphasize the structural depth of the grooves and the vase's innovative shapes. Displaying a remarkable density and robustness with a solid weight of 1600 grams ensuring a highly stable stance and secure presence on your furniture, this impressive piece stands at an imposing height of 33 centimeters with a maximum belly diameter of approximately 14 centimeters and a circular base measuring 9 centimeters across. The item is in excellent overall condition, with its vitrified glaze completely free of any chips, surface scratches, or cracks anywhere on the ceramic. A prime and highly decorative milestone of mid-century Belgian design and the late Expo 58 style, perfect for anchoring a vintage mid-century sideboard or joining a discerning art collection display.