Charles Catteau for Boch Freres Keramis Belgium Glazed Pottery Vase, circa 1930

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Charles Catteau for Boch Freres Keramis Belgium Glazed Pottery Vase, circa 1930

About the Item

Charles Catteau (1880-1966). Boch Freres Keramis La Louviere Belgium. Tulip vase, circa 1930. Glazed earthenware with hand-painted decoration of tulips in shades of brown and golden hues. Marks: “Keramis” Made in Belgium , D. 2524 B, 945. H: 10 1/4" x D: 6 1/2". Charles Catteau could be regarded as one of the most versatile ceramic artists of his generation, especially for the style of Art Deco. Catteau advanced the forms, techniques and decoration of modern ceramics, creating an exceptionally original, new and decorative genre. Hired as a ceramic decorator in Ecole Nationale de Sèvres from 1903 to 1904, he began producing designs that were rather traditional, based on the observation of nature, and showing the influence of Japonisme, characterized by pure lines and meticulous details. From 1904 to 1906, he worked in Nymphenburg Porzellan Manufaktur near Munich, a factory specializing in new hand painting procedures under a slip, as well as Art Nouveau. In 1907 he finally moved to Louvière in Belgium where he was promoted to head of the decoration department at Boch Freres Keramis at the age of 27. This is where most of his exceptional talent came to the fore especially during the period between the two World Wars. Influenced by the great creative art movements of the time (Africanism, Japonism, Cubism, Abstraction) and his observation of nature gave him inspiration for his designs, with the integration of plants, stylized animals and geometric motifs. The international avant-garde movements were also an influence leading to his use of purely abstract, geometric designs and intense colors. Charles Catteau was incredibly resourceful and explored various harmonies of form, techniques, designs, colours, shades, topics, variants and influences. In this way Catteau became a representative par excellence of Art Deco designs, giving it his personal touch. He was instrumental in introducing technical innovations during the 20’s and 30’s to aid mass production of ceramic products and expand availability of affordable products. During difficult times in Europe, he created vivid, colorful, original and uplifting ceramic wares. Charles Cotteau motto was “Art for All” and he also taught decorative painting at the School of Industrial in Louvière. In 1925 he obtained international recognition in the exhibition of Decorative Arts in Paris. which helped raise the profile of Boch Freres. He remained at the company until he retired to Nice in 1946.

Creator:
Boch Freres Keramis (Maker),Charles Catteau for Boch Freres (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
Style:
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Earthenware
Place of Origin:
Belgium
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1930
Condition:
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU99771527992