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Mithé Espelt
Wall Mirror Merida Mithé Espelt Glazed Earthenware Crystallised Glass and Gold

1980s

$6,405.81
£4,852.55
€5,500
CA$8,874.38
A$9,953.21
CHF 5,212.34
MX$120,941.17
NOK 66,187.99
SEK 62,750.88
DKK 41,875.72

About the Item

The Mérida Mirror, created circa 1965 by French artist Mithé Espelt (1923-2020), perfectly embodies her unique approach to decorative objects: where refined ornament meets functional design. Made of polychrome and crackled gold with glazed ceramic and crystallized glass inclusions, the piece shimmers with light, lending it an almost jewel-like quality. Its essential form and harmonious color composition reflect Espelt’s modernist sensibility, blending intimacy with boldness. More than a mirror, it is a poetic, wall-mounted jewel that captures the spirit of 1960s French design and became an emblematic model in the artist's catalog. This particular model was made in the 1980s. Espelt’s work elevates everyday objects into timeless works of art. Today, her pieces are being rediscovered and recognized as significant contributions to mid-century decorative arts and design history.
  • Creator:
    Mithé Espelt (1923 - 2020, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1980s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1569216207982

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