Mithé espelt - Mithé espelt - Wall mirror - Ceramic - Stylized flower mirror

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Ceramic wall mirror designed by Mithé Espelt (Marie-Thérèse Espelt) in France, circa the 1960s, with four stylised flowers gilded by gold leaf and crackled enamel, round 29 cm diameter, 29 cm external dimensions, 29 cm internal, weighing 2 kg, from the Camargue region, title Miroir fleurs stylisée, in excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

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Marie-Thérèse Espelt (1923-2020) – Mirror with Stylized Flower Motifs – 1967 – Gilded with Gold Leaf with Crackled Enamel – Very Good Condition

This rare and precious work is an authentic polychrome mirror signed by Marie-Thérèse Espelt (1923-2020), one of the major figures of 20th-century French design. Created in 1967, this piece features a frame adorned with four types of stylized flowers gilded with gold leaf, and a hand-applied crackled enamel, giving the whole a unique texture and great beauty.

Artist: Marie-Thérèse Espelt (1923-2020), internationally renowned designer, celebrated for refined creations and an innovative approach to design.

Year of creation: 1967
Green felt on the back.

Decorative frame with four types of stylized flowers gilded with gold leaf and embellished with crackled enamel. The latter, distinctive and highly sought-after, adds an irregular texture and a particular brilliance to the piece, creating a visually refined effect.

Condition: Very good overall condition, with a light patina and signs of normal wear that enhance the piece’s authenticity. The crackled enamel is in excellent condition, reinforcing the uniqueness and elegance of this work.

A rare piece sought after by art and design collectors. This mirror is a unique opportunity to acquire an exemplary example of Marie-Thérèse Espelt’s work.

Private collection, reputable, ensuring the authenticity and quality of the work.

The mirror is to be collected on-site or delivered by your chosen carrier, with handover to the carrier or to the purchaser for safety or breakage reasons ...

The discreet luxury of everyday life by Antoine Candau, Page 148 reference.

Sold as is, and pickup on-site only by you or by a carrier. Example: DHL or UPS via PICK UP... handover to the carrier of your choice ....

Shows minimal signs of wear due to age.

Thank you for your understanding

Marie-Thérèse Espelt (1923-2020) – Mirror with Stylized Flower Motifs – 1967 – Gilded with Gold Leaf with Crackled Enamel – Very Good Condition

This rare and precious work is an authentic polychrome mirror signed by Marie-Thérèse Espelt (1923-2020), one of the major figures of 20th-century French design. Created in 1967, this piece features a frame adorned with four types of stylized flowers gilded with gold leaf, and a hand-applied crackled enamel, giving the whole a unique texture and great beauty.

Artist: Marie-Thérèse Espelt (1923-2020), internationally renowned designer, celebrated for refined creations and an innovative approach to design.

Year of creation: 1967
Green felt on the back.

Decorative frame with four types of stylized flowers gilded with gold leaf and embellished with crackled enamel. The latter, distinctive and highly sought-after, adds an irregular texture and a particular brilliance to the piece, creating a visually refined effect.

Condition: Very good overall condition, with a light patina and signs of normal wear that enhance the piece’s authenticity. The crackled enamel is in excellent condition, reinforcing the uniqueness and elegance of this work.

A rare piece sought after by art and design collectors. This mirror is a unique opportunity to acquire an exemplary example of Marie-Thérèse Espelt’s work.

Private collection, reputable, ensuring the authenticity and quality of the work.

The mirror is to be collected on-site or delivered by your chosen carrier, with handover to the carrier or to the purchaser for safety or breakage reasons ...

The discreet luxury of everyday life by Antoine Candau, Page 148 reference.

Sold as is, and pickup on-site only by you or by a carrier. Example: DHL or UPS via PICK UP... handover to the carrier of your choice ....

Shows minimal signs of wear due to age.

Thank you for your understanding

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Camargue
Weight
2 kg
Title additional information
Stylized flower mirror
Number of objects
1
Manufacturer/brand
Mithé espelt
Country of origin
France
Designer/artist/maker
Mithé espelt
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
External height
29 cm
External width
29 cm
Internal height
29 cm
Internal width
29 cm
Depth
2 cm
Diameter
29 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
Sold by
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Objects sold
Private

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