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Mithé ESPELT 1960s Gilded Ceramic Mirror (not Lembo)

Creator: Mithe Espelt
Offered by: Galerie Andre Hayat

Description
Mithé ESPELT 1960s Gilded Ceramic Mirror (not Lembo)
Dazzling Sun Mirror
The frame of this exquisite large mirror features geometric shapes of differing lengths in wine, tangerine, yellow enamel as well as Mithé’s luxurious gold crackle. The overall effect is that of a splendid sun with alluring rays that draw in the viewer. Complete with a protective felt backing this piece can be hung up on a wall or used to embellish a bookshelf.
We are proud to offer a small number of hard to find pieces by acclaimed French avant-garde ceramicist Mithé Espelt (born 1923) issued from a prestigious private collection. These previously unseen and highly collectable chests and mirrors all featuring her signature gold crackle and are considered works of art. Her opulent objects have long been misattributed to Vallauris ceramicist François Lembo as she chose not to sign them. However, her work has been the subject of significant attention recently thanks to Antoine Candau’s book, “Mithé Espelt, the discreet luxury of the everyday,” which reveals their artistic significance and is rapidly becoming a mandatory guide to mid-century French ceramics.

More Information

Documentation:	Certificate of Authenticity
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	ceramic &mirror
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1960s
Styles / Movements:	Studio Craft, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	395903

Dimensions

Diam.	17.32 in;
Diam.	44 cm;

Message from Seller:

Collector and art dealer in Paris André Hayat was a collector before becoming an art dealer. His passion began in 1976 at the beginning of the interest in the market for French 20th-century furniture.

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