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Mirrors

Boudoir objects shrouded in intimacy, Mithé Espelt’s small mirrors –(averaging 23 cm high)– are delicate and luxurious works of art. From her workshop in the south of France, she adorned them in pure gold and exceptional enamels. These modern-day illuminations are akin to icons which invite us to question the idea of “feminine seduction” and to reflect on the importance of artifice in the appearance of beauty.

Produced in very limited éditions in her atelier, even the most popular models of Mithé Espelt’s small mirrors remain « unique » and it is quite impossible to find two that are absolutely identical. Through the play of firings, the colour combinations and the different gold finishes, she has succeeded to achieve sumptuous artworks which transcend the reflection of a timeless world in which the great lady invites us to share her dreams.

Les amateurs trouveront sur LA BOUTIQUE du site une sélection de bijoux provenant de nos collections. Ils sont tous accompagnés d’un Certificat d’authenticité.

We are always happy to share our knowledge and expertise of Mithé Espelt’s work, and collaborate with professionals and institutions who would like to organise quality events. Get in touch.

Do you have a Mithe Espelt Mirror for sale ? Please contact us.
As Mithé Espelt never signed her work, the certificates issued (as the artist requested) by Antoine Candau offers the best guarantee of authenticity. Author of the bestselling monograph « Mithé Espelt, the discreet luxury of the everyday », he works in close collaboration with Marion de Crécy -the daughter and former assistant of the artist- to establish the « catalogue raisonné » of the Lunel atelier treasures.

Given their age, the mirrors may show normal signs of wear, but the description always indicates any accidents or restoration. The mirror glass and/or the felt (of various colours by the way) that covers its back may have been replaced if it had suffered too much damage.

We deliver free of charges to any destination in secure packages with a tracking number and signature required upon delivery. However, any customs fees and duties remain at our customer’s charge. In case of any damage on arrival, please let us know within three days. We will replace or refund. In other cases returns cannot be accepted.

Produced in very limited éditions in her atelier, even the most popular models of Mithé Espelt’s small mirrors remain « unique » and it is quite impossible to find two that are absolutely identical. Through the play of firings, the colour combinations and the different gold finishes, she has succeeded to achieve sumptuous artworks which transcend the reflection of a timeless world in which the great lady invites us to share her dreams.

Les amateurs trouveront sur LA BOUTIQUE du site une sélection de bijoux provenant de nos collections. Ils sont tous accompagnés d’un Certificat d’authenticité.

We are always happy to share our knowledge and expertise of Mithé Espelt’s work, and collaborate with professionals and institutions who would like to organise quality events. Get in touch.

Do you have a Mithe Espelt Mirror for sale ? Please contact us.

Given their age, the mirrors may show normal signs of wear, but the description always indicates any accidents or restoration. The mirror glass and/or the felt (of various colours by the way) that covers its back may have been replaced if it had suffered too much damage.

We deliver free of charges to any destination in secure packages with a tracking number and signature required upon delivery. However, any customs fees and duties remain at our customer’s charge. In case of any damage on arrival, please let us know within three days. We will replace or refund. In other cases returns cannot be accepted.

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Please email us with your contact details and two pictures (front & back) of the item you wish to sell. We will get back to you within 24 hours with a valuation and eventually a proposal.

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COLLECTOR SQUARE

The Art & Collectibles department of the iconic Parisian luxury brand, collectorsquare.com, regularly creates events around Mithé Espelt’s work. They constantly offer a stunning selection of mirrors, chests and jewellery. All the objects have been authenticated by Antoine Candau.
Paris Rive Gauche – 36 boulevard Raspail – 75007 PARIS
et 24/7 online – www.collectorsquare.com
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Ouverture en ligne Janvier 2022

La boutique du site offrira prochainement aux amateurs une sélection régulièrement mise à jour de pièces exceptionnelles munies de leurs certificats d’authenticité, provenant de la collection d’Antoine Candau,
auteur de la monographie et expert de l’œuvre de Mithé Espelt.

EXPERTISES

Auteur de la monographie « Mithé espelt, le luxe discret du quotidien », Antoine Candau fait autorité sur l’œuvre de l’artiste. Son expertise est régulièrement mise à contribution par les principles maisons de vente aux enchères, et il essaye toujours de renseigner gracieusement les amateurs courtois. Pour toute information sur un objet de votre collection, nous vous remercions de renseigner la fiche jointe.

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Les conditions de délivrance des certificats d’authenticité sont adressées par courriel sur simple demande.

Mithé Espelt (1923–2020) is an outstanding French ceramicist who left behind a remarkable collection of jewelry, small mirrors and little treasure chests. She soon met with success but from early on, she fled the limelight and chose not to sign her creations. As a result, less discerning observers tended to attribute her work to François Lembo, Georges Jouve and even Denise Gatard.
In the early 1950s, Mithé set up a studio in Lunel, nestled between the plains of Camargue and picturesque Provence. There, she spent the next forty years nurturing an artistic project that echoed the contemporary mood. It was only when she met Antoine Candau that she agreed to reveal more about herself. He was, she said, “capable of looking beyond objects, beyond beauty…”. Together, they retraced her life and work in an inspiring monograph that reads like a gripping novel.

Antoine Candau is somewhat self-deprecating when he says that he searches for elusive pieces of art for customers who have ceased to exist. He has been a familiar figure on the art scene since the mid-1980s. He first established himself as a “talent spotter”, and a good one too, but later became more of a discreet “treasure hunter”. His finds, ranging from Middle Age marvels to contemporary design pieces, regularly ended up in the display cases of the world’s museums and art fairs, and he also ran galleries in Paris and London. But what is Antoine trying to tell us as he extols the sublime work of a 97-year-old artist who shared essential messages on happiness and the beauty in things? Is it really surprising that this art expert, renowned for unearthing budding talents, should cast new light an overlooked artist as he invites us to ponder on the workings of fame?

Les conditions de délivrance des certificats d’authenticité sont adressées par courriel sur simple demande.