Mats Jonasson for Royal Krona, Sweden. Lion art glass sculpture. Approx. 1980s.

Mats Jonasson for Royal Krona, lion art glass sculpture. Signed art glass sculpture in solid clear glass with a frosted finish and finely detailed relief depicting a resting lion. Produced by Mats Jonasson for Royal Krona during the 1980s. The model is identified through its signature and characteristic design. Origin: Sweden. Material: Art glass. Dimensions: H. 18 cm, W. 16 cm, D. 5 cm. Period: 1980s. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Bio: Mats Jonasson (born 1945) is a Swedish glass artist and designer who began his career at Målerås Glassworks in 1959. He is internationally recognised for his nature-inspired works, particularly wildlife subjects rendered as sandblasted and hand-engraved reliefs in solid crystal. During the 1970s and 1980s he also created designs for Royal Krona, and his art glass remains highly sought after by collectors worldwide.