Alessi - Figurine - "Three Kings" - 2009 - Hand decorated - Original packaging - Porcelain

The “Three Kings” (Tre Re) figurines, designed by Massimo Giacon in collaboration with Laura Polinoro (LPWK) for Alessi, are a playful and modern take on the traditional Nativity scene. Giacon's signature cartoonish style brings the Three Kings to life with vibrant colors, rounded shapes, and expressive details, infusing them with charm and humor. Collaborating with Polinoro, a visionary in conceptual design, the figurines strike a perfect balance between artistic creativity and Alessi's high standards of craftsmanship.

Made from hand-decorated porcelain, they showcase meticulous attention to detail and durability. While rooted in the classic Nativity narrative, these designs reinterpret tradition with a contemporary twist, making them ideal for modern holiday decor. Part of Alessi's seasonal collections, the "Three Kings" are both decorative and collectible, embodying the brand's commitment to blending tradition with playful innovation.

As new - in original packaging
Collector's item, out of production!
Hard to find!

Creation process:
Each figurine is a hand-painted unique piece.
Carefully heated at 800°C, the porcelain acquires a mirror-smooth surface and becomes very hard so that no cracking or crazing can occur. In a traditional porcelain painting, each figure is lovingly decorated with cheerful colors. This is done entirely by hand, with a brush and not with a standard layer of foil. Each figure is therefore slightly different and unmistakably unique.

Massimo Giacon
Born in Padua in 1961, cartoonist and illustrator, protagonist of the innovation of Italian comics, he divides his time between the activities of graphic designer, artist, designer and musician.

LPWK
Laura Polinoro, born Bergamo, graduated in art and communication from DAMS in Bologna. Initially worked in contemporary dance, dealing with artistic coordination, costumes and scenography. She then worked as a researcher at the Domus Academy in Milan. From 1990 to '98 she was in charge of the Centro Studi Alessi, for which she was meta designer and art director, coordinating the workshops conducted both within the company and in collaboration with numerous universities and design centers around the world and developing numerous editorials. and communication activities. The products put into production during this period are identified with the acronym "CSA." Since 2004, the products coordinated by it have been identified with the acronym "LPWK."

About Alessi:

Alessi, a renowned Italian design brand founded in 1921 Giovanni Alessi, has become a symbol of cutting-edge design and innovative craftsmanship, especially in Postmodernism and Contemporary design as well as some Bauhaus objects.