Glazed Earthenware Box - Mithé Espelt (1923-2020)

I offer you this large square box, a piece imbued with the poetry and technicality for which ceramic artist Mithé Espelt is renowned.

The lid, a true centerpiece, is made of glazed earthenware. It features a superb relief decoration of small pink flowers standing out against a deep blue stamped-earth background.

The box's structure is made of blackened wood, offering an elegant contrast with the luminosity of the ceramic. For optimum protection of your precious objects, the interior as well as the outer base are lined with green felt.

STATUS:

• The ceramic is in very good condition.

• The blackened wood shows some slight traces of use, testifying to its authenticity and past history.

  DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:

• Box dimensions: 13 cm (length) x 13 cm (width) x 5 cm (height)

• Lid dimensions: 15 cm square

• Weight: 770 grams

ABOUT THE ARTIST: Mithé Espelt (1923-2020) was a French ceramist whose work is today highly sought-after by collectors worldwide. Her international recognition is confirmed by her place in the top 5000 of the World Artists' Chart, where she ranks 1382.