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Mithé Espelt, born in 1923 in the South of France, is a discreet but exceptional ceramicist, whose ceramic creations and decorative mirrors have become highly sought-after objects by collectors. Although little known to the general public, her work is distinguished by a unique style combining refinement, precious textures and an innovative use of color and materials. Her work is marked by a meticulous artisanal approach and a pronounced taste for elegant and often precious details.
Trained at the Beaux-Arts in Montpellier, Mithé Espelt began her career in the 1950s, a period during which she explored the art of ceramics within the modernist movement in France. Based in Lunel, she developed a workshop where she designed decorative pieces in gilded and enameled ceramic, such as boxes, mirrors, jewelry holders and small decorative objects. Unlike many ceramicists of her time, Espelt chose not to sign her creations, which contributed to maintaining a certain mystery around her work. She also preferred to focus on a limited production, oriented towards delicate and small objects, intended for interior decoration.
Mithé Espelt’s style is characterized by texture and stylized patterns, as well as a bold use of gilding and shiny enamels, which give his pieces a luxurious yet timeless appearance. His mirrors, in particular, are highly prized today for their chiseled frames and floral or geometric compositions in relief, enhanced with vibrant colors.
Although Mithé Espelt deliberately kept a low profile and avoided the gallery scene, her work attracted the attention of connoisseurs and collectors who now recognize her influence on French art ceramics. Mithé Espelt passed away in 2020, but her creations continue to inspire admiration, embodying a subtle elegance and technical mastery that make her a key figure in 20th-century decorative ceramics. Her works, particularly her mirrors and precious objects, are now highly sought-after collector’s items, symbols of a singular art that transcends fashion and time.