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Marie-Thérèse ESPELT known as Mithé ESPELT (1923-2020) Mirror,...

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Marie-Thérèse ESPELT known as Mithé ESPELT (1923-2020) Mirror, "Cage" model created in 1967 Ceramic with pink enameled and gilded decoration of a pair of birds, the reverse side in green felt 31.5 x 20 cm Condition report available on request: contact@neo-encheres.com BIBLIOGPRAHIE Antoine CANDAU, Mithé Espelt, Le luxe discret du quotidien, Ed. Odyssée, 2020, model reproduced p. 160 NOTICE This mirror is typical of Mithé Espelt's 1960s production. What's more, it is part of the production of the South of France, which was then a hotbed of creative activity, with artists such as Roger Capron, Suzanne Ramié and Jacques and Daniele Ruelland. This production is marked by simple forms, vivid colors and a remarkable use of ceramics as a means of expression.