Art Deco vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères La Louvière – flower decoration

Large baluster vase in fine earthenware, designed by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères in La Louvière, Belgium, around 1926. This is a piece from Catteau's great period, just after he won the Grand Prix at the Paris Decorative Arts Exhibition in 1925. A cascade of stylized flowers in sunny yellow and bright orange, with concentric centers, descends from the neck. They are surrounded by green corollas and blue touches, all outlined with a graphic black line. Two small green dots escape from the bouquet towards the base, adding a touch of humor. The decoration stands out against a finely crackled cream background, under a black band at the neck. The lip is flared and the base is discreet. The glossy glaze retains very fresh colors. Marks under the base: round stamp Boch Frères La Louvière Belgian Manufacture, decoration number D.1197, hand-painted number "6" (decorator's mark), and impressed shape number. Very good condition. The fine crackling of the glaze is original. A few small usage stains under the base. Characteristics. Dimensions: H 32 X Ø 16 cm.