Axel Salto (b. Copenhagen 1889, d. Frederiksberg 1961)
A cylindrical stoneware vase modelled with three deer in a cornfield. Decorated with bluish violet and greyish brown glaze. Signed Salto. Made by Saxbo. Made 1931–1932. H. 27.3 cm. Diam. max. 17.5–18.3 cm.
Literature “Axel Salto - Master of Stoneware”, CLAY - Keramikmuseum Danmark, ill. pp. 70–71 and in model register fig. 43, p. 168.
Literature: “Salto's Keramik”, Det Berlingske Bogtrykkeri 1930, ill. fig. 22 and 25.
Modern design & works of art, 8 December 2022