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

A large, rarely offered stoneware vase modelled in budded and sprouting style. Decorated with solfatara glaze. Signed Salto, 21696. Royal Copenhagen. Made 1959. H. 42 cm. Diam. 30 cm.

Provenance: Danish private collection, by descent within the family of the owner.

Literature: “Axel Salto - Master of Stoneware”, CLAY - Keramikmuseum Danmark, ill. in model register p. 185, no. 376.

Auction

Design: Silver, ceramics, furniture, lamps and carpets, 11 March 2021

Category
Estimate

400,000–600,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

700,000 DKK