Ceramic Dish With Mermaids Mid-19th Century By Eugène Froment For Optat Milet

Magnificent large blue earthenware dish presented in its original cleated frame for optimal and safe installation or removal. Designed by artist Eugène FROMENT-DELORMEL for ceramist Félix Optat Milet, known as Optat Milet, this piece depicts a round of mermaids. The design is signed by the designer on the front, and the reverse bears the ceramist's signature and is located in Sèvres. The back also features two labels (see photo).
Rare item. 2 dishes with similar work are in the Musée Rolin in Autun.

Condition: perfect. THE PICTURES ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. For other photos, please contact me.

Period: circa 1850 / 1870.
Signature:
- Front: "E. Froment" - Eugène FROMENT-DELORMEL (1844-1926).
- On the back: "O. Milet" - Félix Optat Milet (1838 - 1911).
Located in Sèvres.
Dimensions: Diameter: 31 cm - Frame dimensions: 46 cm x 46 cm.

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