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Boch Frères La Louvière Art Deco Faience Pitcher, Belgian Ceramic, 1930s
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Private sellerBruxelles, BelgiumOn Whoppah since April 2024 • 65 sales
Product description
An elegant Art Deco faience pitcher by Boch Frères La Louvière, produced in Belgium during the 1930s. This sculptural ceramic piece perfectly reflects the refined geometric elegance and luxurious decorative approach characteristic of Belgian Art Deco design.
The pitcher features a striking architectural silhouette composed of a rounded lower body and an angular flared upper section, creating a beautiful contrast between soft curves and sharp modernist lines. The warm salmon-pink glaze gives the piece a refined and sophisticated appearance, while the richly gilded handle introduces a bold decorative accent typical of high-quality interwar ceramics.
Particularly distinctive is the circular sculptural handle with stylised relief decoration, emphasizing the modernist influence that defined many Boch Frères creations of the period. The elegant proportions and minimalist decoration allow the form itself to become the central artistic element, reflecting the transition from ornamental Art Nouveau toward the cleaner geometry of Art Deco.
The pitcher remains in very good vintage condition. There is some gentle wear to the gilding, fully consistent with the age of the object and normal for a ceramic piece that is now nearly 100 years old. The glossy glaze remains beautifully preserved and continues to display the richness and depth of the original finish.
Founded in La Louvière in the 19th century, Boch Frères became one of Belgium’s most important ceramic manufactories and an internationally recognised name in Art Deco decorative arts. The factory gained fame for its innovative artistic collaborations, refined faience production, and distinctive modernist forms, which today remain highly sought after by collectors of European Art Deco ceramics.
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ConditionVery goodColorsGold, Orange, PinkMaterialCeramicNumber of items1Height14 cmWidth19 cmDepth13 cm
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Private sellerBruxelles, BelgiumOn Whoppah since April 2024 • 65 sales