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

A group of three small stoneware vases modelled in sprouting style. Decorated with resp. Solfatara glaze (made 1958), geryish white glaze with reddish and grey elements (made 1965) and brownish rose glaze with greyish brown elements (not dated). Signed Salto, resp. 20679 and 5465. Royal Copenhagen. Designed 1944. H. 11.5–12 cm. (3)

Literature: “Axel Salto - Master of Stoneware”, CLAY - Museum of Ceramic Art Denmark. Ill. in model register fig. 184, p. 175.

Auction

Force of Nature – Georg Jensen and Axel Salto, design, 19 September 2024

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Estimate

50,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

42,000 DKK