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Axel Salto
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Axel Salto
- "Budding" Vase
- incised SALTO and 20818 and painted with firm's mark
- sung-glazed stoneware
- Height: 8 1/2 inches
Provenance
Parker B. Poe,Thomasville, GA
Brunk Auctions, Asheville, NC, September 7, 2008, lot 919
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Brunk Auctions, Asheville, NC, September 7, 2008, lot 919
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Forces of Nature: Axel Salto, exh. cat., Antik, New York, 1999, p. 11 (for related forms)
Condition
Overall very good condition. This is a very sculptural work that presents more vividly in tone than in the catalogue illustration. There are some imperfections in the glazed surfaces which are inherent in the making and not a result of condition. When examined under blacklight, the vase shows no evidence of prior restoration. This piece show great depth in the sculpted body, which is heightened by the distinct tones used in the glaze work. The lighter tone grey glaze in the lower recesses of the body of the vase are articulated with a craquelure glaze. The high points are then executed using an elegant painting of rich brown tones and heightened by icy blue glaze color. A superb example of the artist’s highly sculptural vase forms.
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.
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.