Vintage Boch Belgium Lute Player Blue Decorative Plate

Description

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Item: White Decorative Plate with Blue Accents, Lute Player Image
Brand: Boch
Style: Folk Art
Period: 1960s
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Item: White Decorative Plate with Blue Accents, Lute Player Image
Brand: Boch
Style: Folk Art
Period: 1960s
Material: Porcelain

More About This Item:
This unique decorative plate by Boch will help create a curated feeling from traveling abroad in your decor, as if you’ve casually placed the item on a shelf after strolling through a Brussels antique market!

Place it on a built-in bookcase or in your home office for maximum effect. The white plate features blue accents, decorative scrollwork on the sides, and an image of a lute player (also in blue) in the center. Measuring 11.75 inches in width and 11.5 inches in height, this vintage piece from the 1960s captures the charm and elegance of mid-20th century Belgian folk art.

Condition Notes:
The item is in excellent condition, with no significant chips or cracks.

Brand Legacy:
Boch, founded in 1841 in La Louvière, Belgium, is a renowned name in ceramic and porcelain production. The company gained prominence in the 19th century for its exceptional craftsmanship. Boch's pieces, celebrated for their durability and aesthetic appeal, often feature intricate patterns and motifs influenced by European art and culture. Over the years, Boch has maintained its reputation for producing high-quality ceramics, becoming a symbol of Belgian excellence in porcelain manufacturing.

Boch's decorative plates often feature intricate designs and motifs that reflect cultural and historical themes. This particular plate, with its image of a lute player and ornate scrollwork, is an exceptional example of European folk art. The use of blue and white porcelain has been a long-standing tradition in European ceramics, symbolizing purity and sophistication. Plates like this one were not just functional items but also decorative pieces that showcased the owner's taste and appreciation for fine art. less