Jeff Koons Balloon Dog Orange

These playful sculptures are now among the most iconic works of contemporary art.

Jeff koons balloon dog orange.

Jeff koons released balloon dogs as part of his celebration series in 1993. Museum of contemporary art chicago chicago illinois may 31 september 21 2008 orange. Battle of the smithsonian. 121 x 143 x 45 in.

Balloon dog is an iconic work within the highly acclaimed celebration series which jeff koons began in the mid 1990s. Videorecording produced by inner tube video and sonnabend gallery new york ny 1990. Balloon dog orange details. Porcelain 10 1 2 x 10 1 2 x 5 inches 26 7 x 26 7 x 12 7 cm.

In 2013 his 10 foot tall balloon dog orange 1994 2000 was purchased for 58 4 million at christie s setting a new record for the most expensive work ever sold at auction by a living artist. His balloon dog red sculpture was one of the artworks brought to life in the 2009 film night at the museum. Jeff koons reproduction balloon animals are amongst some of his most recognisable pieces. Following the balloon dog plates red blue yellow and magenta the balloon dog orange is the 5th and last edition in the series of limited edition artworks by jeff koons referencing his iconic monumental sculpture of the same name from his highly acclaimed celebration series.

The banality work by jeff koons paul tschinkel sarah berry. Stainless steel transparent color coating. Balloon dog orange signed and dated jeff koons 1994 2000 on the underside mirror polished stainless steel with transparent color coating. At christie s tuesday night balloon dog orange by jeff koons an american artist known for brightly colored reflective sculptures that resemble balloons was sold to an anonymous telephone bidder for 58 4 million surpassing initial 55 million estimates to become the most expensive work by a living artist sold at auction according to the new york times.

307 3 x 363 2 x 114 3 cm executed in 1994 2000. The series evolved from his desire to recreate the ecstatic experiences of a child s enjoyment of the world through universal signifiers representing birthday parties and festive events.