Art Deco Model D1847 Vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis, Belgium, 1930

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An elegant spherical vase in fine glazed earthenware, designed by Charles Catteau for the Belgian manufacturer Boch Frères Keramis in … Read more An elegant spherical vase in fine glazed earthenware, designed by Charles Catteau for the Belgian manufacturer Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, one of the emblematic producers of European Art Deco.

This model, reference D1847, features a rich, stylized floral decoration characteristic of Catteau's decorative vocabulary: geometric flowers, elongated foliage, and plant motifs set against dark brown outlines. The palette harmoniously combines deep green, ochre, yellow, and brown tones on a slightly crackled cream background, creating a refined contrast typical of Keramis creations from 1925-1935.

The perfectly balanced ovoid shape is accentuated by a cylindrical neck glazed in dark brown. The decoration extends across the entire surface of the vase, offering a particularly decorative panoramic effect.

The workshop reference D1847 and the Keramis manufacturing marks are inscribed on the base. This model is listed in the documentation dedicated to the work of Charles Catteau.

Charles Catteau (1880-1966), artistic director of Boch Frères Keramis from 1907, is today considered one of the most important ceramists of Art Deco. His creations were awarded prizes at the International Exhibition of Decorative Arts in Paris in 1925 and are sought after by collectors of Belgian ceramics and Art Deco. This piece has an attribution mark,
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