• Mithe Espelt glazed ceramic mirror with two red birds beneath a pink and red striped birdcage dome, lying on travertine beside a brown book
  • Sunlit Mithe Espelt mirror leaning against a brass chair frame on a striped cushion, the red and pink glaze glowing
  • Mithe Espelt bird mirror propped on the carpet against a carved bobbin table leg, the gilt rimmed glass reflecting the room
  • Close up of the two facing birds and pink and red flower sprigs in raised glaze with gold detailing on the Mithe Espelt mirror
  • French Mithe Espelt bird mirror leaning on a cream boucle armchair with an oak arm, its hanging loop at the top of the dome
  • Mithe Espelt glazed ceramic mirror standing against a carved bobbin bench leg on a gray carpet in soft light
  • Mithe Espelt ceramic mirror on a brown book beside a red travertine bowl with a brass insert, the matte black ground and gold accents visible
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Mithe Espelt glazed ceramic mirror with two red birds beneath a pink and red striped birdcage dome, lying on travertine beside a brown book
Sunlit Mithe Espelt mirror leaning against a brass chair frame on a striped cushion, the red and pink glaze glowing
Mithe Espelt bird mirror propped on the carpet against a carved bobbin table leg, the gilt rimmed glass reflecting the room
Close up of the two facing birds and pink and red flower sprigs in raised glaze with gold detailing on the Mithe Espelt mirror
French Mithe Espelt bird mirror leaning on a cream boucle armchair with an oak arm, its hanging loop at the top of the dome
Mithe Espelt glazed ceramic mirror standing against a carved bobbin bench leg on a gray carpet in soft light
Mithe Espelt ceramic mirror on a brown book beside a red travertine bowl with a brass insert, the matte black ground and gold accents visible

Mithe Espelt Glazed Ceramic Bird Mirror - France

$3,890.00
$3,890.00
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Found in France

A whimsical and finely crafted work by Mithe Espelt (1923-2020), this vintage French wall mirror pairs glazed, gilded ceramic with genuine sculptural charm. Espelt was among the notable studio ceramicists associated with Vallauris, the French town on the Cote d'Azur that became a center for artisan ceramics in the mid-twentieth century, and this piece reflects that tradition of treating utilitarian objects as opportunities for real artistry.

The mirror's crown-like top, rendered in a domed, sunburst motif, sits above a hand-decorated scene of two facing birds finished in rich burgundy and soft pink glazes against a dark ceramic ground, with gilded accents picking out fine details along the birds' feathers and the mirror's architectural framing. The mirror glass itself is set within a gilt-edged surround, and the piece is finished on the reverse with felt backing, allowing it to be displayed on a wall without marking the surface behind it.

Measuring 12.2 x 8.1", the mirror has enough presence to serve as a genuine decorative focal point in an entryway, powder room, or vanity area, while remaining compact enough to work in more intimate spaces as well. Espelt's ceramic work, particularly pieces incorporating gilding and figurative motifs like this bird pairing, has become increasingly sought after by collectors of French studio pottery and mid-century decorative arts.

A genuinely charming and collectible piece, this mirror rewards close inspection as much as it serves its everyday function.

Collectors Notes

Mithe Espelt's ceramics reward a closer look — the gilding and glaze work here are genuinely fine, and the bird motif gives the piece real personality beyond its function as a mirror. It fits naturally within our home decor collection, and its charm and scale make it a lovely housewarming gift for anyone drawn to French studio ceramics.
Condition

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Dimensions

12.2 x 8.1"
Shipping

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Mithe Espelt glazed ceramic mirror with two red birds beneath a pink and red striped birdcage dome, lying on travertine beside a brown book
Sunlit Mithe Espelt mirror leaning against a brass chair frame on a striped cushion, the red and pink glaze glowing
Mithe Espelt bird mirror propped on the carpet against a carved bobbin table leg, the gilt rimmed glass reflecting the room
Close up of the two facing birds and pink and red flower sprigs in raised glaze with gold detailing on the Mithe Espelt mirror
French Mithe Espelt bird mirror leaning on a cream boucle armchair with an oak arm, its hanging loop at the top of the dome
Mithe Espelt glazed ceramic mirror standing against a carved bobbin bench leg on a gray carpet in soft light
Mithe Espelt ceramic mirror on a brown book beside a red travertine bowl with a brass insert, the matte black ground and gold accents visible
Collectors Gene | Cameron Ross Steiner

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