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Axel Salto
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Axel Salto
- "Kraftens Kerne" Vessel
- incised SALTO and 21375, painted with firm's mark and 91.2.309 and with remnant of firm's paper label
- glazed stoneware
- Height: 21 inches
Provenance
Parker B. Poe, Thomasville, GA
Brunk Auctions, Asheville, NC, September 7, 2008, lot 921
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Brunk Auctions, Asheville, NC, September 7, 2008, lot 921
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Det Brændende Nu: Axel Salto, exh. cat., Kunstindustrimuseet, Copenhagen, 1989, p. 79 (for a related form)
Forces of Nature: Axel Salto, exh. cat., Antik, New York, 1999, p. 7 (for a related form)
Forces of Nature: Axel Salto, exh. cat., Antik, New York, 1999, p. 7 (for a related form)
Condition
Overall in excellent condition. When examined under blacklight the vase shows no evidence of prior restoration. With some minor irregularities in the surface which are inherent in the making. The vessel displays a superb range in glaze tones ranging from greens to browns and offset by blue hues. The vase bears a paper label affixed with adhesive tape to the exterior bearing an accession number from the collection of Parker Poe. Please note the measurement of this vessel as it is a large scale work.
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.