"C. Catteau - Swallows (d1322)"
Vase - Charles Catteau (1880-1966)Cracked earthenware
Manufactury: Keramis (Boch La-Louvière)
Large vase with decor of stylized birds
Date of creation: 1929
Model: D1322
Shape: F895
Height: 29,3 cm
Diameter (base): 10,6 cm
Diameter (neck): 9,9 cm
Very good condition (infime chip on the base)
Bibliography:
Catteau by C. De Pauw & M. Stal - pages 40 & 49
Charles Catteau, L’homme de Keramis by Dominique Corrieras
Reproduced p 41 Private collection (France)
Art-Deco Ceramics - Made in Belgium
by Marc Pairon
Reproduced p 269
and inventoried as:
Rarety *** (on a scale of 5)
Price *** (on a scale of 5)
Charles Catteau (1880-1966)
Franco-Belgian ceramist. After an experience at the factory of Nymphemburg near Munich, he became responsible for the decoration workshop of the Manufacture de
La Louviere, Boch Keramis, from 1907 to 1947.
He will be successful, and he will leave many vases including renowned sandstone, with stylized motifs drawn from fauna and flora.
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