an original ceramic wall thermometer by celebrated french artist mithé espelt, whose quietly luxurious mid-century works have become deeply collectible for their whimsical forms and unmistakable craftsmanship. this piece features one of her signature stylized birds rendered in warm ochre, cream, and burnt orange glazes — both sculptural and functional, with the kind of playful sophistication that defined espelt’s world.
crafted in france during the 1960s, the piece embodies the artist’s understated philosophy: beautiful objects meant to live gently alongside everyday life.
dimensions: 17.25"h x 5"w x .5"d
condition: good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age. thermometer present.
an original ceramic wall thermometer by celebrated french artist mithé espelt, whose quietly luxurious mid-century works have become deeply collectible for their whimsical forms and unmistakable craftsmanship. this piece features one of her signature stylized birds rendered in warm ochre, cream, and burnt orange glazes — both sculptural and functional, with the kind of playful sophistication that defined espelt’s world.
crafted in france during the 1960s, the piece embodies the artist’s understated philosophy: beautiful objects meant to live gently alongside everyday life.
dimensions: 17.25"h x 5"w x .5"d
condition: good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age. thermometer present.
