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This crystal glass figurine of the three wise monkeys, inspired by a Japanese legend, was designed by Lisa Larson in the 1980s. The three wise monkeys, also known as the "three wise monkeys," are commonly used in the West as a metaphor for cleverness. Lisa Larson has created this glass figurine of the three monkeys—see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil—with a fresh, lustrous crystal glass that resembles carved ice, showcasing Lisa Larson's signature cuteness in each monkey's design. This exceptional piece is crafted from crystal glass with excellent transparency, revealing subtle variations in expression when viewed from various angles.
After leaving her former employer, Gustavsberg, in 1980, Lisa Larson became a freelance designer, receiving commissions from companies across Europe. This is an object she created during her freelance years at the request of Royal Krona, a Swedish glass manufacturer.
■Details Manufacturer: Royal Krona Designer: Lisa Larson Era: 1980s Country of origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Perfect) All three are in perfect condition with no cracks or chips and retain their original appearance.
■Size
Width 8cm, height 8.5cm, thickness 3cm
Lisa Larson
Lisa Larson (1931-2024)
A world-renowned Swedish ceramicist, he was born in Härlunda, a village of about 500 people in the Älmhult district of Kronoberg county in the Småland region in southern Sweden.
As a child, she aspired to be a fashion designer, but after enrolling at the Gothenburg Academy of Art, she studied ceramics. One day, she was discovered by Stig Lindberg at a competition, and after a one-year probationary period, she officially joined Gustavsberg as a designer. Shortly thereafter, in 1955, she released the Lilla Zoo series, and in 1964, she came up with the Afrika series, famous for its lion statues.
Lisa Larson has not only worked for Gustavsberg, but has also provided designs for Höganäs, the major domestic retailer Åhléns, and the German ceramic manufacturer Rosenthal. After leaving Gustavsberg in 1979, she became a freelance artist, working on a voluntary basis with companies, rather than as an exclusive contractor, and continued to work freely in various fields. In 1979 and 1981, she held solo exhibitions at Seibu Department Store in Tokyo, and the 1981 exhibition was visited by a total of 70,000 people.
