Pair Large Antique French Sevres Optat Milet Ceramic Vases Art Nouveau Flowers Purple Ground Venice Housed in an old presentation

Housed in an old presentation box showing wear commensurate with age

a couple of small nicks hidden among the cut fluting

Beautiful color combination

Large size baluster vase in a beautiful&nbsp

Engraved monogram of initials BL

Pair Large Antique French Sevres Optat Milet Ceramic Vases Art Nouveau Flowers Purple Ground Venice Housed in an old presentationLarge pair of French Sevres ceramic vases from the atelier of Optat Milet. The baluster form vases are decorated with tube lined embossed relief of art nouveau style flowers, in vibrant glazes of yellow, orange, cream and green hues on a rich plum purple ground. Brass mounts adorn the rim and base. Vases stand 11 1 2" height x 7" wide. The Milet family often worked in collaboration with decorators and ceramicists. These vases bear the signature 'V.