Mithé Espelt Ceramic Bird Box , France / C.1970
Designer : Mithé Espelt
Design Period : 20th Century
Material : Glazed Ceramic / Wood
Description : Mithé Espelt, a mid-20th-century French ceramic pioneer, is known for her modern wall mirrors, gilded ashtrays, and vibrant objects adorned with birds. Her decision not to sign her work led to misattributions, addressed in Antoine Candau's book titled "Mithé Espelt, the Discreet Luxury of the Every Day." While respected among peers, it's only now that the public is recognizing the immense impact of her work.
Mithé pieces stand out for their craftsmanship, featuring crackled gold enamels and colored glass incrustations. The creation process posed technical challenges, requiring multiple rounds in the kilns and hours at workstations. Mithé worked until the year 2000, and her daughter, Marion de Crécy, now manages the workshop.
Literature : Mithé Espelt - the discreet luxury of the everyday , by Antoine Candau .
Condition : Good, vintage condition , shows signs of wear and imperfections.
Dimensions : Length 10.6in / Width 4in / Height 2.3in
Sizing disclaimer: Kindly note measurements are taken by hand and are therefor approximate, and may vary slightly from those indicated.
Local Pickup Available - Montreal
Shipping Info : Shipping Info : Small item that can be shipped - please select “small item shipping ( Objects) ” when finalizing your order.
Designer : Mithé Espelt
Design Period : 20th Century
Material : Glazed Ceramic / Wood
Description : Mithé Espelt, a mid-20th-century French ceramic pioneer, is known for her modern wall mirrors, gilded ashtrays, and vibrant objects adorned with birds. Her decision not to sign her work led to misattributions, addressed in Antoine Candau's book titled "Mithé Espelt, the Discreet Luxury of the Every Day." While respected among peers, it's only now that the public is recognizing the immense impact of her work.
Mithé pieces stand out for their craftsmanship, featuring crackled gold enamels and colored glass incrustations. The creation process posed technical challenges, requiring multiple rounds in the kilns and hours at workstations. Mithé worked until the year 2000, and her daughter, Marion de Crécy, now manages the workshop.
Literature : Mithé Espelt - the discreet luxury of the everyday , by Antoine Candau .
Condition : Good, vintage condition , shows signs of wear and imperfections.
Dimensions : Length 10.6in / Width 4in / Height 2.3in
Sizing disclaimer: Kindly note measurements are taken by hand and are therefor approximate, and may vary slightly from those indicated.
Local Pickup Available - Montreal
Shipping Info : Shipping Info : Small item that can be shipped - please select “small item shipping ( Objects) ” when finalizing your order.
Designer : Mithé Espelt
Design Period : 20th Century
Material : Glazed Ceramic / Wood
Description : Mithé Espelt, a mid-20th-century French ceramic pioneer, is known for her modern wall mirrors, gilded ashtrays, and vibrant objects adorned with birds. Her decision not to sign her work led to misattributions, addressed in Antoine Candau's book titled "Mithé Espelt, the Discreet Luxury of the Every Day." While respected among peers, it's only now that the public is recognizing the immense impact of her work.
Mithé pieces stand out for their craftsmanship, featuring crackled gold enamels and colored glass incrustations. The creation process posed technical challenges, requiring multiple rounds in the kilns and hours at workstations. Mithé worked until the year 2000, and her daughter, Marion de Crécy, now manages the workshop.
Literature : Mithé Espelt - the discreet luxury of the everyday , by Antoine Candau .
Condition : Good, vintage condition , shows signs of wear and imperfections.
Dimensions : Length 10.6in / Width 4in / Height 2.3in
Sizing disclaimer: Kindly note measurements are taken by hand and are therefor approximate, and may vary slightly from those indicated.
Local Pickup Available - Montreal
Shipping Info : Shipping Info : Small item that can be shipped - please select “small item shipping ( Objects) ” when finalizing your order.