Art Deco vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis - D2762 1930s

Ovoid vase with flared neck in faience, designed by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium, around 1937–1940. The decoration of nasturtiums is made with thick, crackled enamels, applied in slight relief and outlined with a fine black line. The round turquoise and cobalt blue leaves, veined with bright green, mingle with pale yellow flowers with orange centers and spur-shaped buds. The background is finely crackled sky blue. The neck, interior, and lip are glazed in a deep, shiny turquoise blue. This blue, yellow, and orange palette is one of the most sought after from Catteau's production for Keramis in the late 1930s. Marks under the base: KERAMIS Made in Belgium stamp, decoration number D.2762, hand-painted number "16" (decorator's mark), and impressed shape number. Good used condition. The crackling of the glaze is intentional and characteristic of this technique. The base and interior show signs of use and patina related to age. Characteristics. Dimensions: H 24 X Ø 16 cm.