Boîte à bijoux N°ESP311
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Jewelry box with bird and flowers pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mithé Espelt Art
French, 1923-2020
Mithé Espelt is a French ceramist whose work has long remained confidential, but is now enjoying a revival among 20th-century decorative arts and design collectors. Born in 1923 in Lunel, in the south of France, she grew up in an environment where art and crafts were central.
After studying at the Beaux-Arts in Montpellier, she joined the artistic effervescence of Vallauris in the 1940s-1950s, a ceramics mecca where she rubbed shoulders with Pablo Picasso, Robert Picault and other major figures in the ceramics revival. Early on, she set herself apart by moving away from utilitarian pottery to explore more intimate, decorative forms.
Far from the rustic ceramics and shiny glazes in vogue at the time, Mithé Espelt developed a singular technique combining finesse, texture and gilding. Her pieces, mainly mirrors, boxes, jewelry and small ornaments, are characterized by carefully worked surfaces and delicate graphic compositions.
Her mirrors, undoubtedly her most emblematic works, do not just reflect an image: they become windows into a sensitive world, where gold, pastel hues and pure forms converse in harmony.
Mithé Espelt has always cultivated a certain discretion. She did not sign her works, nor did she seek to enter the traditional art gallery circuit. Her creations were distributed on a confidential basis, notably by objets d'art boutiques and luxury houses. This absence of a signature contributed to her name going unrecognized for many years, even though her style was immediately recognizable.
Today, her work is being rediscovered and appreciated for its singularity and timelessness. Her pieces, a combination of refined artistry and decorative art, embody discreet elegance and exceptional savoir-faire. Mithé Espelt reminds us that art can slip into everyday objects, transforming the simplest mirror into a work of art in its own right.to
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Artist: Mithé Espelt
Miroir N°ESP210
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt mirror
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Sublime glazed ceramic mirror by French ceramist Mithé Espelt, 24.5 cm in diameter
Category
20th Century Modern Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Baguier
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Sublime ceramic ring holder dish by French ceramicist Mithé Esplet
Category
20th Century Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N° ESP224
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Jewelry box
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Baguier N° ESP227
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt ceramic ring holder with sun pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Sublime flower-shaped mirror by ceramic artist Mithé Espelt
Category
20th Century Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N° ESP218
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Wooden and ceramic jewelry box decorated with fruit and foliage. Interior lined with green felt.
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N°ESP272
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt jewelry box with flowers pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Baguier N°ESP253
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt jewelry box with tulip pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir N°ESP323
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt mirror
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N°ESP308
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à Bijoux N°ESP81
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Glazed Ceramic jewelry box with birds pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N°ESP312
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Jewelry box with bird pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N° ESP225
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Jewelry box with bird motifs
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N°ESP254
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Jewelry box with flower pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Sublime mirror by French ceramist Mithé Espelt measuring 26 x 21.5 x 1 cm
Category
20th Century Modern Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Earthenware
Boîte à bijoux N°ESP322
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Jewelry box with bird motif
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N°ESP327
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt jewelry box with floral pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Grand baguier N°ESP194
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt jewelry box
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Sublime ceramic mirror by French ceramic artist Mithé Espelt
Category
20th Century Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir N°ESP299
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Mirror with flowers pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N°ESP320
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Jewelry box with flowers pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir de Bienvenue "Polynésie" N°ESP45
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
“Polynesia” Welcome mirror, green stamped and enameled earthenware decorated with six pink birds and flowers. Green felt backing. Excellent condition.
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir N°ESP252
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Mirror with birds and flowers pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à Bijoux N°ESP145
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt jewelry box with bird pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir N° ESP232
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Mirror
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir "Cygnes" N°ESP123
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Glazed Ceramic Mirror with birds and flowers pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Jewel box "Soleil"
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Ceramic and gold leaf 7 x 23.5 x 22 cm
Category
Late 20th Century Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir "Bocage" N°ESP229
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Mirror with birds pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir N°ESP295
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Mirror with flowers pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N°ESP307
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N°ESP325
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt jewelry box with floral pattern presence of a small crack on the left side of the box
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir N° ESP228
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Mirror
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N°ESP211
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Wooden and ceramic jewelry box decorated with birds. Interior lined with green felt.
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N° ESP129
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Purple and pink “Tulips” jewelry box, glazed and stamped earthenware
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N°ESP324
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt jewelry box with bird pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte N°ESP200
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt jewelry box with flower pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir N°ESP230
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Mirror with birds pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Stunning mirror with floral and animal motifs by ceramic artist Mithé Espelt
Category
20th Century Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N°ESP319
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Jewelry box with birds pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N°ESP302
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Jewelry box with flowers pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Stunning ceramic mirror by French ceramicist Mithé Esplet
Category
20th Century Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à Bijoux N°ESP98
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Glazed Ceramic jewelry box with birds pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N°ESP290
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Jewelry box with bird pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir N°ESP331
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt mirror with bird pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte N°ESP248
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt jewelry box with ducks pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à Bijoux N°ESP104 Glazed Ceramic Mirror with Birds and Flowers
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Glazed Ceramic jewelry box with birds and flowers pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir "Colombes" N°ESP47
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Facing and back-to-back birds, red-glazed earthenware on a sand-colored background.
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N°ESP303
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Jewelry box with birds pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N°ESP321
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Jewelry box with birds motif
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir N°ESP332
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt mirror with bird pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N°ESP291
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Jewelry box with flowers pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir N°ESP281
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Mirror with flowers and birds pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir N°ESP280
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Mirror
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N°ESP255
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Jewelry box with flowers pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir N°ESP323
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Mirror
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Miroir "Agapanthes"
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
“Agapanthes” Mirror, stamped and enameled midnight-blue clay with agapanthes on a blue background. Lined on the back with green felt.
Category
20th Century Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Boîte à bijoux N°ESP326
By Mithé Espelt 1
Located in PARIS, FR
glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Jewelry box with flower pattern
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mithé Espelt art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Mithé Espelt art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Mithé Espelt in ceramic and more. Not every interior allows for large Mithé Espelt art, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. Mithé Espelt art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $6,569 and tops out at $6,569, while the average work can sell for $6,569.