Art Deco Boch La Louvière Pitcher - Raymond Chevallier Design, circa 1925

Decorative earthenware pitcher produced by the Belgian manufacture Boch La Louvière around 1925. This model belongs to the heyday of the Art Deco style and demonstrates high craftsmanship in polychrome enamel painting.

History of the item: The Boch La Louvière manufacture gained world fame in the interwar period thanks to the work of Charles Catteau and his successor Raymond Chevallier. The presented piece is made in a style characteristic of Chevallier: the use of a rich cobalt background combined with large stylized flowers and geometric elements that emphasize the shape of the vessel.

Features and details:
- Period: 1920s (Art Deco)
- Technique: Fine earthenware, polychrome enamel painting, gilding
- Size: Height 28 cm (11.0 inches), Width 15 cm (5.9 inches)
- Material: Ceramic, high-temperature enamel, gold
- Condition: The item is in good condition for its age. There is honest wear to the gilding on the handle and neck. There is one visible enamel chip on the body (recorded in photo No. 2). On the base is the original factory stamp and model number 321.

Application and value: The object is of significant interest to collectors of European Art Deco and Belgian ceramics of the first half of the 20th century. High decorativeness allows it to be used as a centerpiece in a classic or modernist interior.