Axel Salto (b. Copenhagen 1889, d. Frederiksberg 1961)
Circular stoneware bowl. Exterior modelled in fluted style. Decorated with blue mussel glaze. Signed Salto, 20722. Royal Copenhagen. Made 1957. H. 7,7 cm. Diam. 29 cm.
Provenance: The collection of former managing director of Royal Copenhagen, Erik Lindgren (1901–1989), auctioneer Jens Hermann and Cand. Phil. Kinne Hermann, thence by descent in the family.
Literature: “Axel Salto - Stentøjsmesteren”, CLAY - Keramikmuseum Danmark, ill. p. 92.
Decorative art & design, 7 December 2017