"C. Catteau - Sandstone (d666)"
Vase - Charles Catteau (1880-1966)Mat earthenware
Manufacture: Keramis (Boch La-Louvière)
Large vase with decor of snow balls and leaves
Model D666 - Shape: C894
Date of creation: 1920
Hallmark «Keramis»
Height: 23,5 cm
Diameter (base): 10,5 cm
Diameter (neck): 9,6 cm
Perfect condition (!)
Bibliography:
Catteau by C. De Pauw & M. Stal - p 71.
Charles Catteau, L’homme de Keramis by Dominique Corrieras
Reproduced p 90 Private collection (France)
Art-Deco Ceramics - Made in Belgium
(Catalogue raisonné) Marc Pairon
Marc Patron indices «First quality pieces, without any stains, are very hard to come by»
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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