Boch Vase Keramis Brothers, D.787

Very beautiful ceramic vase by charles catteau, signed boch freres keramis (bfk), model d: 787. Neck and base left white, connected by five black vertical stripes alternating with green stripes. The black bands are decorated at the level of the rumen, with three stylized and superimposed flowers. A wavy stem with stylized buds in the hollows rises from the flowers to the neck and to the base is visible on each black stripe. In perfect condition. Height 26.5cm; diameter (widest) 12, 5cm. Charles catteau was born in france in 1880; his talent was quickly noticed by one of the most important ceramic producers in belgium at the beginning of the 20th century. In 1906, catteau moved to la louvière, belgium, to work as a draftsman for boch frères keramis. In 1907, catteau was appointed head of the decoration department of boch frères, which would later be known as the atelier de fantaisie. Catteau uses increasingly vivid colors, which produces striking contrasts. In the mid-1920s, catteau began covering his vases with wallpaper-like patterns, densely decorating the entire shape. He is constantly experimenting with different styles, compositions and materials. He eventually changed the composition of the enamels he used, creating pieces that resembled glassware or sculptures with dazzling glazes.