Charles Catteau - Africanist Stoneware Vase - Decor D821

Stoneware vase - Charles Catteau (1880-1966)
Manufacture: Keramis (Boch La-Louvière)

Stunning vase with stylized African decor

Model D821 - Shape 899
Date of creation: 1925
Earthenware

Stamp of Manufacture Boch La-Louvière
and cachet Keramis in hollow & C (for Ch. Catteau)

Height: 27 cm
Diameter base: 9,5 cm
Diameter neck: 8 cm

Designed in 1925, this vase already carries the spirit of the Art-Deco style !

Perfect condition (no cracks or chips). Some slight firing defects (visible on the pictures)

Bibliography:
Charles Catteau, L’homme de Keramis by Dominique Corrieras 78 (full page) - Collection Poulain Caese (Gand)

Catteau (Collection Claire De Pauw - Marcel Stal) Page 45

Art-Deco Ceramics - Made in Belgium
by Marc Pairon p 436 and inventoried as:
Rarety ***1/2 (on a scale of 5)
Price ***1/2 (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.