Box, jewellery box "doves" Mithé Espelt

Dimensions: H27 X L10 X P6. Colour: green. Materials: ceramic, porcelain, and earthenware. Style: vintage. A magnificent jewellery box from the 1960s, created by the famous Provençal ceramist Mithé Espelt (also known as Marie Thérèse Mithé, 1923-2020). Model: Elongated box "Doves". Lid: Glazed earthenware featuring two stylised doves facing each other, in green tones with touches of white, surrounded by a cracked gold border. A distinctive feature of this model is the golden feet. Body: Box made of blackened wood, lined with green felt inside, as well as under the box and the lid. Dimensions: Length 27 cm, width 10 cm, height 6 cm. Condition: Used condition with some chips. A refined and rare object in these colours. Born in 1923, Mithé Espelt is a ceramic artist based in the south of France. Her grandfather introduced her to the upper echelons of the artistic and intellectual world, where she mingled with Jean Hugo, Jean Cocteau, Pablo Picasso, Christian Bérard, and many others. Mithé exhibited at the La Roue gallery in Vallauris alongside the greatest ceramists of the time. Each piece created is handmade, reflecting her commitment to quality and her passion for artistic expression. Despite her success, she remained relatively discreet and chose not to sign her works, allowing her art to speak for itself. Her legacy is preserved today through the ongoing appreciation and admiration of her art, which remains a testament to her talent and creativity.