Jean Paul Milet was the son of the ceramist Félix Optat Milet (1838-1911). After training in the laboratory of the Manufacture de Sèvres , he became a chemist and worked in the factory founded by his father in 1866 at 8, rue Troyon in Sèvres, a stone’s throw from the Manufacturer. Reference: Wikipedia
Below are some examples and price guides of Art Nouveau works by Jean Paul Milet including an enamel cloisonne vase plus an example of his maker’s mark.
Jean Paul Milet Maker’s Mark
Paul Jean Milet (French 1870 – 1950). Glazed ceramic art nouveau / art deco period vase with bronze mounts, circa 1925. Signed to underside of base.Born into a family of potters in the town of Sevres,he entered his father’s pottery workshop in 1894 where for the next 36 years, he created high-quality ceramics sought after by a Parisian clientele. His work is distinguished by the Art Nouveau movement influence and his early works favor floral motifs as well as very high-quality glazing work in vibrant colors. Dimensions:13″ high x 9″ wide x 5″ deep.Condition is very good, having no visible defects.
Sold for US$425 at Collective Hudson in 2022
A pair of gilt bronze mounted porcelain garniture, attributed to Paul Jean Milet (French, 1870-1950), tapered urn form in mottled cobalt blue and turquoise flambé enamel glaze, stylized foliage handles, on a circular foot, mount stamped made in France, 19″h x 6″ dia at foot
Sold for US$550 at Wickliff Auctioneers in 2021
Jean Paul Milet, Sevres, Vase ‘Lacustre’, c. 1900, H. 12,9 cm. Earthenware, enamel cloisonné in blue, violet and green on a gold background. Marked: Milet Sèvres, 492 (blue glaze stamp)
Sold for €600 at Quittenbaum Kunstauktionen GmbH in 2022
Art Nouveau pottery vase produced by Paul Jean Milet of Sevres, France. French, ca. early 20th century. Signed by artist E. Granger. Marked “Milet Sevres” and incised “262 32″ on base. Incised relief decorations of dandelion leaves and butterflies, with orange – brown, white, and green slip. Good condition. 9 3/8″ tall by about 5” wide at shoulder
Sold for US$450 at Nest Egg Auctions in 2022
