Charles Catteau for Boch La Louvière Art Deco Enamel Ceramic Flower Vase, Signed
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At the time of the Belgian Revolution of 1830 and the period of turmoil that followed (1830-1839), the BOCH family already had a long tradition in earthenware and experience in the strategy of reaction to political and economic developments. The artist acquired this know-how from 1748, when François BOCH decided to leave the profession of moulder to produce ceramics in Audun-le-Tiche (Lorraine), advised by his son-in-law Pierre Valette and helped by his three sons. They decide to produce simple pieces, cheap and accessible to the greatest number by using a glaze from Luxembourg. François Boch died in 1854 and the pottery was taken over by his three young sons, Jean-François and Dominique, twins of 19 years, and Pierre-Joseph, the youngest 17 years old.
This is one of several very well handcrafted vessels made by this legendary group of artisan ceramists.
Makes a wonderful gift. Measures: 18" High x 6" Diameter
Charles Catteau, for Boch Frères Keramis
1880–1966, Douai, France – Belgium
- Born
- 1880, Douai, France
- Died
- 1966
- Role
- Head of decor/design, Boch Frères Keramis, 1907–retirement
- Landmark showing
- 1925 Paris International Exposition
Charles Catteau was a French-born ceramicist and designer who spent most of his career in Belgium. Born in 1880 in Douai, he trained at the École Nationale de Céramique de Sèvres before moving in 1906 to the Belgian ceramics manufacturer Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, where by 1907 he headed the decor department and design workshop.
At Boch Frères Keramis, Catteau led the transition from utilitarian wares to decorative art ceramics, founding the "Atelier de Fantasie" line, using a cloisonné-style technique of outlined patterns filled with enamel color. His bold, geometric floral and animal motifs were shown at the 1925 Paris International Exposition.
Boch Frères Keramis wares were produced by a design workshop under Catteau's direction, not always by his own hand — pieces are typically marked with the factory mark and a Catteau decor number rather than a personal signature.
Biographical detail from Art Deco Collection.
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