sandstone vase by Ernest D'Hossche for Boch Frères Kéramis BFK Studio d'Art Decor D.3034, ca 1950

Ovoid vase with wide neck scalloped in enamelled sandstone matt green and smooth white, enamelled smooth blue inside. Directed by ernest d'hossche (art studio) in the ateliers boch frères kéramis around 1940/1950, still under the influence of the art deco style. In perfect condition and completely waterproof. Stamp bfk art studio owned by ernest d'hossche + " d.3034 " for decor number + " 188 " for form number. Biography: Ernest d'hossche returned very young as an apprentice at the boch frères kéramis earthenware factory and was soon spotted by charles catteau. He collaborated closely with the great ceramist raymond chevalier and léon empein, he then became an artistic advisor and created the workshop "studio d'art". He made many models of tableware, dishes, vases, ceramic and sandstone sculptures and especially for expo 58 with an innovative or avant-garde look. Professor at the provincial institute of arts and crafts of charleroi, he exercises the function of coordinator of the practical works of the decorative arts. He will train many craftsmen painter and ceramists.

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