Emile Diffloth - Boch Frères Keramis - Large iridescent Art Nouveau vase with Irises

Gobanese finds, 20th century decorative art flea market offers you: exceptional art nouveau vase in iridescent ceramic decorated with large iris. Model published by boch frères keramis, in collaboration with emile diffloth. The decor incorporates all the characteristics of art nouveau, in addition to an iridescent color very fashionable during this period. Bears the inscription bfk, 1 and number 268 on the underside, which corresponds to boch frères keramis, first iridescent series decor 268. This series, published in 1901 in collaboration with emile diffloth is listed in a special catalog published for the collaboration of the ceramist and boch frères corn. Boch frères is an earthenware factory in louvière in belgium founded in 1841, publishing its works under the name keramis. She won the gold medal at the exhibition of belgian industrial products in 1847, she participated in the universal exhibition in paris in 1855. Charles catteau, known worldwide for the quality of his works, is the permanent ceramist.emile auguste diffloth (1856-1933), is a world-renowned french ceramist. A student of his father albert diffloth and albert ernest carrier belleuse, he is a specialist in smooth ceramics, collaborator of the keramis house, member of the society of decorative artists and professor of ceramic technique at the university of saint louis. We owe him the facade of the palace of the count of flanders in brussels. It is currently exhibited in various galleries and museums around the world. The vase is in perfect condition. Height 40cm body diameter 20cm. Neck diameter 11cm.

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