SEVRES, Paul Milet (1870-1950), earthenware vase with turquoise background, monogrammed "P.M à Sèvres on the back. Height 15 cm (he obtains the gold medal at the universal exhibition of 1900, he presents his enamel-based processes. He trains young ceramists, Albert Dammouse andJean Mayodon. From 1925, he regularly exhibited in his gallery, rue de Paradis, taking advantage of the strength of department stores, the Galeries Lafayettes or the Samaritaine, to distribute his works. )

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