876/​1601

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.

Auction

Decorative art & design, 7 December 2017

Category
Estimate

12,000–15,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

14,000 DKK