Art Deco Vase - Charles Catteau (1880-1966) - Décor D_1198 - Boch Frères Keramis

Art Deco vase - Charles Catteau (1880-1966) - Décor D_1198 - Boch Frères Keramis

Superb Art Deco vase with painted decor of stylized flowers and spirals, model D_1198, emblematic of Charles Catteau's work. A graphic, rhythmic composition, characteristic of the modern aesthetic of the 1920s-1930s, where plant stylization dialogues with a search for pure, dynamic forms.

Founded in

Founded in 1841 by Eugène Boch and Victor Boch, the Boch Frères Keramis factory quickly established itself as a major center of European earthenware. Based in La Louvière, it combined technical innovation, artistic excellence and international renown. Awarded prizes as early as 1847 at the Exposition des produits de l'industrie belge, it also took part in the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1855.

Stemming from a family tradition of earthenware makers dating back to the 18th century, the name "Keramis" pays homage to the potters of ancient Greece and is part of a desire to inscribe the factory in a prestigious history of ceramics.

Arrived in 1906, Charles Catteau quickly became a key figure in the manufacture. Head of the decoration department, which he transformed into the "Atelier de Fantaisie" in 1920, he instilled an innovative and prolific style, becoming one of the great exponents of Art Deco in ceramics. He remained there until 1954, leaving a lasting mark on the artistic identity of the house.

An authentic and decorative piece, ideal for lovers of Art Deco ceramics and emblematic 20th-century creations.