These porcelain figures, a mesmerizing collaboration between the artistic virtuosos Massimo Giacon and Marcello Jori, stand as a testament to the harmonious fusion of creativity in the realm of design. These acclaimed artists have pooled their talents to craft a unique nativity scene, encapsulating the essence of the Holy Family. In this distinctive creation, the Virgin Mary and Joseph seamlessly unite, cradling the Baby Jesus in a singular, intimate group. Complementing this central trio, the donkey and the ox are meticulously crafted as individual piece, completing the ensemble that symbolizes the sacred moment of Christ's birth. Marking a historic collaboration, the "Happy Eternity Baby" project proudly bears the names of both Massimo Giacon and Marcello Jori. These two figures are not merely objects; they are embodiments of exquisite artistic content. Striking a delicate balance between industrial manufacture and hand-crafted production, they showcase unparalleled production quality and an unwavering commitment to meticulous attention to detail. The "Happy Eternity Baby" porcelain figures stand as more than decorative items; they are a celebration of artistic collaboration, spiritual symbolism, and the seamless marriage of craftsmanship and design. Marcello Jori stated about the project: "Happy Eternity Baby” expresses the concept of the birth of eternity, of the eternal birthday, it is divine best wishes...” These "Happy Eternity Baby" figures are in new condition and have never been used before. Delivered in original packaging. Dimensions: Height (cm): 6.00 Length (cm): 8.50 Width (cm): 7.00 About the designers: Massimo Giacon was born in Padua, Italy, in 1961, comic-strip artist and illustrator, a leading light in the renewal of Italian comic, he divides his time as a graphic artist, designer, musician and artist. Marcello Jori was born in 1951. He currently lives and works in Bologna. Having obtained his degree from DAMS (Drama, Art and Music Studies, Bologna), in 1977 Jori embarked on his career as an artist, exhibiting in national and foreign galleries and museums. In 1979, Jori painted himself on top of a ladder painting the fall of the angel, which marked a turning point in his artistic career. During this phase painting became central to his creative evolution. These were the years of the Scritture (Inscriptions), fluctuating words which were then caged in multicoloured Teatrini (Theatres), Cristalli (Crystals) and Gioie (Jewels) series, enchanted and kaleidoscopic geometric patterns. 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. Over the decades, it has collaborated with iconic designers such as Alessandro Mendini, Aldo Rossi, Achille Castiglioni, Ettore Sottsass (a founder of the Memphis group), Michael Graves, Marcel Wanders, Richard Sapper, Zaha Hadid, the Bouroullec brothers, Tom Kovac, Toyo Ito, Jean Nouvel, Ron Arad, and Gio Ponti. These collaborations have cemented Alessi's reputation for creating timeless, functional pieces that double as works of art. The most celebrated design is Philippe Starck's Juicy Salif citrus squeezer, which almost became Alessi’s brand symbol in the minds of design lovers. This makes Alessi a brand with high impact and rich marriage with fundamental design DNA. More recently, a collaboration with Virgil Abloh's creative agency infused a fresh, modern sensibility into Alessi’s offerings.