Paul Milet In Sèvres, Art Deco Vase In Green Glazed Porcelain

A striking and visually appealing porcelain vase by Paul Milet (1870-1950) — often misspelled as "Millet." Paul Milet was a French ceramist whose story is inextricably linked to the town and the Sèvres porcelain factory. His connection to Sèvres was twofold: he was associated with both the renowned Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres and his own family workshop located in the same town. Although he came from a long line of ceramists, Paul Milet honed his technical skills within the very laboratory of the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres. This close proximity allowed him to master complex chemical processes for creating enamels and glazes, an expertise that would become his signature. His father, Félix Optat Milet, was a former modeler at the Manufacture Nationale who founded his own workshop in Sèvres in 1866. Paul took over the business in 1911. He became famous for his ability to bridge the gap between Art Nouveau and Art Deco. He is particularly renowned for his deep blues (the famous "Sèvres Blue") and his flamed or "oxblood" glazes. This vase features a beautiful emerald green. He won a gold medal at the 1900 Universal Exhibition, proof that his work rivaled the highest standards. This beautiful vase, in perfect condition, bears the signature PM Sèvres in black underglaze. Dimensions: height 18.5 cm