Axel Salto (b. Copenhagen 1889, d. Frederiksberg 1961)
“Den levende Sten”/“The living Stone”. A large stoneware wall relief composed by 12 tiles, modelled in respectively fluted and budded style. Decorated with Solfatara glaze. Signed SALTO. Made by Royal Copenhagen. Mounted in a cast iron frame. H. 87 cm. W. 73.5 cm. D. max. approx. 10 cm.
Provenance: Private collection, Denmark. Acquired by the current owner at Royal Copenhagen in October 1990.
Literature: “Axel Salto - Master of Stoneware”, CLAY Museum of Ceramic Art Denmark, ill. in model register p. 187, fig. 426.
Literature: Axel Salto: “Den spirende Stil”, ill. p. 98.
Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.
Modern decorative art and design, 27 March 2025