Lot 54
  • 54

Axel Salto

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • Axel Salto
  • A Superb and Monumental Vase
  • incised SALTO and 21380, painted with firm's mark and 91.2320 and with firm's paper label
  • sung-glazed stoneware
  • Height: 19 inches

Provenance

Parker B. Poe, Thomasville, GA
Brunk Auctions, Asheville, NC, September 7, 2008, lot 920
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Literature

Det Brændende Nu:  Axel Salto, exh. cat., Kunstindustrimuseet, Copenhagen, 1989, p. 42 (for the next produced example, numbered 21381)
Forces of Nature:  Axel Salto, exh. cat., Antik, New York, 1999, p. 7 (for a related form)

Condition

Overall excellent condition. When examined under blacklight the vase shows no evidence of prior restoration. This vase is a large scale work by the artist and with an intricately modeled body. The elaborate glaze work and color palette adds to the depth of this superb work. This monumental vase demonstrates the extraordinary sculptural qualities of the Salto’s best works.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.