Art Deco Vase With Monkeys, Attributed To Keralouve, La Louvière

Art Deco Vase with Monkeys, Attributed to Keralouve, La Louvière

An elegant decorative ceramic vase in the Art Deco style, attributed to the Keralouve factory in La Louvière, Belgium, and dating from the 20th century.

This piece features a remarkable design of stylized monkeys, rendered in a warm palette of brown, ochre, and orange against a light background of crackled glazed ceramic. The composition depicts several monkeys moving among trees reminiscent of palm trees, accompanied by circular medallions adorned with monkey heads, autumn foliage, and a geometric frieze at the bottom.

Its generous ovoid shape gives it a strong decorative presence, while the glossy colors of the glaze and the fine surface crackle add depth, texture, and a vintage character to the piece.

The base bears the model number 508-1 MC, a mark associated with Keralouve’s ceramic production in La Louvière.

Both playful and refined, this vase is a beautiful piece for a collector of Belgian ceramics, an Art Deco enthusiast, or anyone looking to add an original, animal-themed decorative object to their home.

Details:
Type: decorative vase
Style: Art Deco / Belgian Art Deco
Period: 20th century
Origin: La Louvière, Belgium
Attribution: Keralouve La Louvière
Material: glazed ceramic / earthenware
Decor: stylized monkeys, trees, foliage, and geometric frieze
Markings: 508-1 MC on the base
Condition: good vintage condition, with fine crazing in the glaze and slight signs of wear consistent with its age