"Petites Fleurs" jewelry box by Mithé Espelt

Jewelry box or glove box by the famous provençal ceramist mithe espelt (alias marie thérèse mithé 1923-2020), lined with green felt inside, as well as under the box and lid, "signature" of mithé espelt. Ebonized wooden box on which rests a blue, white and green ceramic lid with a stamped decoration enameled with gold crackled in the kiln of 3 flowers, made in homage to the american musician and composer sidney bechet. Mithé espelt is one of the dominant figures of ceramics in 20th century france, based in the south of france. Her grandfather introduced her to the upper echelons of the artistic and intellectual world where she rubbed shoulders with jean hugo, jean cocteau, pablo picasso, christian bérard and many others. Mithé exhibited at the la roue gallery in vallauris with the greatest ceramists of the time. Each piece is handmade, reflecting her commitment to quality and passion for artistic expression. The box is in very good condition. Very careful and fast shipping. Colissimo with insurance for 18 euros. Do not accept any damaged packages.