Buenos Aires City, Buenos Aires D. C.
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Early 20th centuyr Art Déco blue glazed ceramic/earthenware vase by french designer Charles Catteau for belgian factory Boch Frères Keramis …
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Early 20th centuyr Art Déco blue glazed ceramic/earthenware vase by french designer Charles Catteau for belgian factory Boch Frères Keramis
By: Charles Catteau, Boch Frères Keramis, René Lalique (in the style of)
Material: ceramic, clay, earthenware, paint
Technique: fired, glazed, molded, painted, polished, pressed, unglazed
Dimensions: 8.5 in x 14.5 in
Date: early 20th century, circa 1925
Style: Art Déco
Place of origin: Belgium
A bulbous blue glazed earthenware vase designed by french Art Déco designer Charles Catteau for the belgian factory Boch Frères Keramis in the 1920s. The exterior is decorated with tropical plant-like relief designs reminiscent of René Lalique's style. The blue glaze covers the exterior while the interior remains unglazed and unpainted.
In 1904, as a young man, Catteau moved to La Louvière, Belgium where he began working for Boch Frères Keramis. His sleek molded forms and stylized designs epitomize the Art Déco aesthetic of the 1920s, combining elegant shapes with natural motifs. This vase exemplifies Catteau's mastery of graceful form and color, and refined decoration during his time at Boch Frères Keramis, showcasing his talent for elevating functional ceramic objects into sublime pieces.
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- Dimensions
- 8.5ʺW × 8.5ʺD × 14.5ʺH
- Artist
- Charles Catteau
- Brand
- Boch Freres Keramis
- Designer
- Charles Catteau
- Styled After
- René Lalique
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Clay
- Earthenware
- Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Royal Blue
- Condition Notes
- Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Wear consistent with age and … moreLightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Wear consistent with age and use. No restorations or modifications have been made. less
Buenos Aires City, Buenos Aires D. C.
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