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Mithé Espelt – Wall Thermometer In Glazed Ceramic – France, Circa 1960
Artist: Attributed to Mithé Espelt (1923–2020)
Period: 1960s
Style: French Vintage Design – Decorative Arts
Dimensions: 46.6 x 9.3 cm
Material: Glazed ceramic, green felt backing
Condition: Excellent
Signature: Unsigned, but authenticated by the characteristic green felt on the reverse
Price: €900
Description
Charming wall-mounted thermometer in glazed ceramic, attributed to Mithé Espelt, a key figure in 20th-century French decorative arts. The piece features a stylized blue flower and symmetrical raised turquoise dots set against a matte black background — a composition that perfectly captures the artist’s poetic and geometric aesthetic.
The back is covered with green felt, a well-known signature trait of Mithé Espelt’s work. Though unsigned, this material detail is a consistent element across her authenticated creations and confirms the attribution.
This rare and functional object is a quintessential example of 1960s French decorative design, sought after by collectors for its elegance, playfulness, and unique color palette.
About Mithé Espelt
Mithé Espelt (1923–2020) was a discreet but influential French ceramicist. Based in the South of France, she collaborated with artists like Jean Hugo and Niki de Saint Phalle. Her decorative objects — mirrors, boxes, and wall pieces — combine joyful colors with refined craftsmanship. Long under the radar, her work is now experiencing a well-deserved resurgence among collectors of mid-century design.
Why this piece is valuable for collectors:
- Rare model attributed to Mithé Espelt
- Signature green felt backing confirms authenticity
- Elegant mid-century aesthetic
- In perfect condition
- Functional and decorative — ideal for curated interiors
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Period: 1960s
Style: French Vintage Design – Decorative Arts
Dimensions: 46.6 x 9.3 cm
Material: Glazed ceramic, green felt backing
Condition: Excellent
Signature: Unsigned, but authenticated by the characteristic green felt on the reverse
Price: €900
Description
Charming wall-mounted thermometer in glazed ceramic, attributed to Mithé Espelt, a key figure in 20th-century French decorative arts. The piece features a stylized blue flower and symmetrical raised turquoise dots set against a matte black background — a composition that perfectly captures the artist’s poetic and geometric aesthetic.
The back is covered with green felt, a well-known signature trait of Mithé Espelt’s work. Though unsigned, this material detail is a consistent element across her authenticated creations and confirms the attribution.
This rare and functional object is a quintessential example of 1960s French decorative design, sought after by collectors for its elegance, playfulness, and unique color palette.
About Mithé Espelt
Mithé Espelt (1923–2020) was a discreet but influential French ceramicist. Based in the South of France, she collaborated with artists like Jean Hugo and Niki de Saint Phalle. Her decorative objects — mirrors, boxes, and wall pieces — combine joyful colors with refined craftsmanship. Long under the radar, her work is now experiencing a well-deserved resurgence among collectors of mid-century design.
Why this piece is valuable for collectors:
- Rare model attributed to Mithé Espelt
- Signature green felt backing confirms authenticity
- Elegant mid-century aesthetic
- In perfect condition
- Functional and decorative — ideal for curated interiors
Also see the “Anémone” mirror by Mithé Espelt, available here:
https://www.proantic.com/1409281-mithe-espelt-miroir-anemone-en-ceramique-emaillee-vers-1960.html
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