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Mithé Espelt Sculptures

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.
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Artist: Mithé Espelt
Ceramic Bird Jewelry Box N°ESP145, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, Signed

Mithé Espelt 1Ceramic Bird Jewelry Box N°ESP145, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, Signed

$2,212

Ceramic Bird Jewelry Box N°ESP145, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, Signed

By Mithé Espelt 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Mithé Espelt, a French ceramicist born in 1923, grew up in an artistic environment thanks to her sculptor father. After studying sculpture and drawing at the Fine Arts School of Mont...

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bird Jewelry Box N°ESP190, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, Unsigned

Mithé Espelt 1Ceramic Bird Jewelry Box N°ESP190, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, Unsigned

$4,481

Ceramic Bird Jewelry Box N°ESP190, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, Unsigned

By Mithé Espelt 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Mithé Espelt, a French ceramicist born in 1923, grew up in an artistic environment thanks to her sculptor father. After studying sculpture and drawing at the Fine Arts School of Mont...

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Jewelry Box N°ESP237, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, Excellent

Mithé Espelt 1Ceramic Jewelry Box N°ESP237, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, Excellent

$2,212

Ceramic Jewelry Box N°ESP237, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, Excellent

By Mithé Espelt 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Mithé Espelt, a French ceramicist born in 1923, grew up in an artistic environment thanks to her sculptor father. After studying sculpture and drawing at the Fine Arts School of Mont...

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Flower Jewelry Box N°ESP287, Art Nouveau, 20th Century

Mithé Espelt 1Ceramic Flower Jewelry Box N°ESP287, Art Nouveau, 20th Century

$1,758

Ceramic Flower Jewelry Box N°ESP287, Art Nouveau, 20th Century

By Mithé Espelt 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Mithé Espelt, a French ceramicist born in 1923, grew up in an artistic environment thanks to her sculptor father. After studying sculpture and drawing at the Fine Arts School of Mont...

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Jewelry Box Birds N°ESP293, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, 27x6 cm

Mithé Espelt 1Ceramic Jewelry Box Birds N°ESP293, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, 27x6 cm

$3,347

Ceramic Jewelry Box Birds N°ESP293, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, 27x6 cm

By Mithé Espelt 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Mithé Espelt, a French ceramicist born in 1923, grew up in an artistic environment thanks to her sculptor father. After studying sculpture and drawing at the Fine Arts School of Mont...

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Flower Jewelry Box N°ESP302, Art Nouveau, 20th Century

Mithé Espelt 1Ceramic Flower Jewelry Box N°ESP302, Art Nouveau, 20th Century

$3,347

Ceramic Flower Jewelry Box N°ESP302, Art Nouveau, 20th Century

By Mithé Espelt 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Mithé Espelt, a French ceramicist born in 1923, grew up in an artistic environment thanks to her sculptor father. After studying sculpture and drawing at the Fine Arts School of Mont...

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bird Jewelry Box N°ESP303, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, Signed

Mithé Espelt 1Ceramic Bird Jewelry Box N°ESP303, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, Signed

$3,347

Ceramic Bird Jewelry Box N°ESP303, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, Signed

By Mithé Espelt 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Mithé Espelt, a French ceramicist born in 1923, grew up in an artistic environment thanks to her sculptor father. After studying sculpture and drawing at the Fine Arts School of Mont...

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Flower Jewelry Box N°ESP310, Art Nouveau, 9\" Diameter

Mithé Espelt 1Ceramic Flower Jewelry Box N°ESP310, Art Nouveau, 9\" Diameter

$2,212

Ceramic Flower Jewelry Box N°ESP310, Art Nouveau, 9\" Diameter

By Mithé Espelt 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Mithé Espelt, a French ceramicist born in 1923, grew up in an artistic environment thanks to her sculptor father. After studying sculpture and drawing at the Fine Arts School of Mont...

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bird Jewelry Box N°ESP324, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, Signed

Mithé Espelt 1Ceramic Bird Jewelry Box N°ESP324, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, Signed

$2,893

Ceramic Bird Jewelry Box N°ESP324, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, Signed

By Mithé Espelt 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Mithé Espelt, a French ceramicist born in 1923, grew up in an artistic environment thanks to her sculptor father. After studying sculpture and drawing at the Fine Arts School of Mont...

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Flower Jewelry Box N°ESP326, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, 9.5"

Mithé Espelt 1Ceramic Flower Jewelry Box N°ESP326, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, 9.5"

$2,212

Ceramic Flower Jewelry Box N°ESP326, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, 9.5"

By Mithé Espelt 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Mithé Espelt, a French ceramicist born in 1923, grew up in an artistic environment thanks to her sculptor father. After studying sculpture and drawing at the Fine Arts School of Mont...

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Flower Jewelry Box N°ESP327, Art Nouveau, 20th Century

Mithé Espelt 1Ceramic Flower Jewelry Box N°ESP327, Art Nouveau, 20th Century

$2,212

Ceramic Flower Jewelry Box N°ESP327, Art Nouveau, 20th Century

By Mithé Espelt 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Mithé Espelt, a French ceramicist born in 1923, grew up in an artistic environment thanks to her sculptor father. After studying sculpture and drawing at the Fine Arts School of Mont...

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bird Jewelry Box N°ESP394, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, Signed

Mithé Espelt 1Ceramic Bird Jewelry Box N°ESP394, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, Signed

$4,481

Ceramic Bird Jewelry Box N°ESP394, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, Signed

By Mithé Espelt 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Mithé Espelt, a French ceramicist born in 1923, grew up in an artistic environment thanks to her sculptor father. After studying sculpture and drawing at the Fine Arts School of Mont...

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Flower Mirror N°ESP398, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, 23 cm

Mithé Espelt 1Ceramic Flower Mirror N°ESP398, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, 23 cm

$3,347

Ceramic Flower Mirror N°ESP398, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, 23 cm

By Mithé Espelt 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Mithé Espelt, a French ceramicist born in 1923, grew up in an artistic environment thanks to her sculptor father. After studying sculpture and drawing at the Fine Arts School of Mont...

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Jewelry Box N°ESP441, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, Excellent

Mithé Espelt 1Ceramic Jewelry Box N°ESP441, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, Excellent

$2,212

Ceramic Jewelry Box N°ESP441, Art Nouveau, 20th Century, Excellent

By Mithé Espelt 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Mithé Espelt, a French ceramicist born in 1923, grew up in an artistic environment thanks to her sculptor father. After studying sculpture and drawing at the Fine Arts School of Mont...

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Mirror N°ESP451

Mithé Espelt 1Ceramic Mirror N°ESP451

$6,694

Ceramic Mirror N°ESP451

By Mithé Espelt 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Mithé Espelt, a French ceramicist born in 1923, grew up in an artistic environment thanks to her sculptor father. After studying sculpture and drawing at the Fine Arts School of Mont...

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mirror N°ESP467, Art Nouveau Ceramic Sculpture, 20th Century, 31.5 cm

Mithé Espelt 1Mirror N°ESP467, Art Nouveau Ceramic Sculpture, 20th Century, 31.5 cm

$6,750

Mirror N°ESP467, Art Nouveau Ceramic Sculpture, 20th Century, 31.5 cm

By Mithé Espelt 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Mithé Espelt, a French ceramicist born in 1923, grew up in an artistic environment thanks to her sculptor father. After studying sculpture and drawing at the Fine Arts School of Mont...

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mirror N°ESP454, Art Nouveau Ceramic Sculpture, 20th Century, 27.5 cm

Mithé Espelt 1Mirror N°ESP454, Art Nouveau Ceramic Sculpture, 20th Century, 27.5 cm

$4,481

Mirror N°ESP454, Art Nouveau Ceramic Sculpture, 20th Century, 27.5 cm

By Mithé Espelt 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Mithé Espelt, a French ceramicist born in 1923, grew up in an artistic environment thanks to her sculptor father. After studying sculpture and drawing at the Fine Arts School of Mont...

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Thermometer N°ESP459 Ceramic Sculpture, 44.5cm, Excellent Condition

Mithé Espelt 1Thermometer N°ESP459 Ceramic Sculpture, 44.5cm, Excellent Condition

$3,347

Thermometer N°ESP459 Ceramic Sculpture, 44.5cm, Excellent Condition

By Mithé Espelt 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Mithé Espelt, a French ceramicist born in 1923, grew up in an artistic environment thanks to her sculptor father. After studying sculpture and drawing at the Fine Arts School of Mont...

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Ceramic Jewelry Box N° ESP218, 20th Century
Art Nouveau Ceramic Jewelry Box N° ESP218, 20th Century

Mithé Espelt 1Art Nouveau Ceramic Jewelry Box N° ESP218, 20th Century, XXe

$4,027

Art Nouveau Ceramic Jewelry Box N° ESP218, 20th Century

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.

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20th Century Art Nouveau Mithé Espelt Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mithé Espelt sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Mithé Espelt sculptures 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 sculptures, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. Mithé Espelt sculptures 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.