Boch Frères - Charles Catteau - Vase - D. 1735 Shape 808 - Ceramic - Art Deco






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This Belgian Art Deco ceramic vase by Boch Frères, model D. 1735 Shape 808, has polychrome stylised floral decoration and is attributed to Charles Catteau.
Description from the seller
Charles Catteau – Boch Frères Keramis – Art Deco Vase D.1735
Belgium, circa 1930
Art Deco ceramic vase manufactured by Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium, attributed to the renowned designer Charles Catteau (1880–1966).
The vase features an attractive polychrome floral decoration with stylised flowers featuring spiral centres and elongated leaves, in a harmonious combination of yellow, orange, turquoise, blue, grey and olive green. The neck and base frame the composition and enhance the colour contrasts.
The base bears the Boch Frères Keramis factory mark, including the wolf emblem and the inscription “Made in Belgium”, together with the handwritten decoration number D.1735 and an ochre “C” initial, which could refer to Charles Catteau.
An appealing example of Belgian Art Deco ceramics, particularly interesting for collectors of Charles Catteau and Boch Frères Keramis.
Technical details
* Designer: Attributed to Charles Catteau
* Manufacturer: Boch Frères Keramis
* Origin: La Louvière, Belgium
* Period: Circa 1930
* Material: Glazed earthenware (faience)
* Decoration number: D.1735
* Height: 27 cm
* Marks: Factory mark, handwritten decoration number and ochre “C” initial
* Condition: Very good
Shipping: The vase will be carefully and securely packaged to protect it during transit. It will be shipped via a tracked courier service, with delivery requiring proof of the recipient’s identity.
Charles Catteau – Boch Frères Keramis – Art Deco Vase D.1735
Belgium, circa 1930
Art Deco ceramic vase manufactured by Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium, attributed to the renowned designer Charles Catteau (1880–1966).
The vase features an attractive polychrome floral decoration with stylised flowers featuring spiral centres and elongated leaves, in a harmonious combination of yellow, orange, turquoise, blue, grey and olive green. The neck and base frame the composition and enhance the colour contrasts.
The base bears the Boch Frères Keramis factory mark, including the wolf emblem and the inscription “Made in Belgium”, together with the handwritten decoration number D.1735 and an ochre “C” initial, which could refer to Charles Catteau.
An appealing example of Belgian Art Deco ceramics, particularly interesting for collectors of Charles Catteau and Boch Frères Keramis.
Technical details
* Designer: Attributed to Charles Catteau
* Manufacturer: Boch Frères Keramis
* Origin: La Louvière, Belgium
* Period: Circa 1930
* Material: Glazed earthenware (faience)
* Decoration number: D.1735
* Height: 27 cm
* Marks: Factory mark, handwritten decoration number and ochre “C” initial
* Condition: Very good
Shipping: The vase will be carefully and securely packaged to protect it during transit. It will be shipped via a tracked courier service, with delivery requiring proof of the recipient’s identity.
