Axel Salto (b. Copenhagen 1889, d. Frederiksberg 1961)
“Diana”. A stoneware bust decorated with olive green glaze. Not marked. Made by Saxbo circa 1931–1932. H. incl. wooden plinth 36 cm.
Provenance: Royal danish opera singer Holger Boland. Present given at his 25th year jubilee. Plinth with silverplaque.“From friends and comrades, Royal Danish Theatre, 1961”. Literature: Lars dybdahl, ed. “Det brændene nu”, Kunstindustrimuseet, exhibtion catalogue, 1989, similar bust illustrated and described p. 38 and p. 73.
Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.
Silver and decorative art, 13 June 2012