877/​952

Axel Salto (b. Copenhagen 1889, d. Frederiksberg 1961)

“The Summer Vase”. A large stoneware vase modelled with leaves, branches, birds and fruits. Decorated with Sung glaze with blue elements. Signed Salto, 20250. Royal Copenhagen. Made 1969–1974. H. 33 cm.

“The Summer Vase” was the first object designed by Axel Salto, which was added to the model registered at the factory in 1931. The few models Salto designed prior to this for Royal Copenhagen were not registered as Royal Copenhagen models. “The Summer Vase” in this way becomes the confirmation of his legendary involvement with Royal Copenhagen in the following decades.

Model designed 1931.

Literature: Leif Lautrup-Larsen: "Stentøj - Den kongelige Porcelainsfabrik”, the model ill. p. 159.

Literature: “Axel Salto - Stentøjsmesteren”, CLAY - Keramikmuseum Danmark, the model ill. p. 115.

Condition

Condition report on request.

Auction

Design: Evening sale, 7 March 2018

Category
Estimate

100,000–125,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

175,000 DKK