FÉLIX-OPTAT MILET (1838-1911) - Lot 245

FÉLIX-OPTAT MILET (1838-1911) Polychrome enameled earthenware vase with japanese floral decoration on an orange background, and bands of oriental palms on the neck, the round handles with attachments simulating elephant heads. Marked O. Milet Sèvres, numbered 363 H_40 cm Pierced bottom, one crack. Félix Optat Milet was the son and grandson of potters. He joined the Manufacture de Sèvres as a modeler in 1862. His brother Ambroise was already working there as director of kilns and pastes. He then became a decorator. He remained at the Manufacture until 1879. In 1866, he asked the Sèvres Town Hall for permission to build a kiln at '6 rue Troyon', a stone's throw from the Manufacture, to start up an independent business that was run until 1971 by his son Paul Milet (1890-1931) and his grandson Henri Milet (1931-1971). 1971). He took part in the world's fairs, winning a gold medal at the 1889 exhibition. Expert: Aline Josserand Expert : Aline JOSSERAND