Orange Balloon Dog Sculpture

High end estimates suggested it might sell for as much as 55 million.

Orange balloon dog sculpture. Citations edit vogel carol november 12 2013. His balloon dog red sculpture was one of the artworks brought to life in the 2009 film night at the museum. His sculpture balloon dog orange fetched 58 405 000 at a christie s new york auction on tuesday night. Each dog sculpture is custom painted so each one is a unique piece home decor.

Balloon dog which formed part of koons celebration series in 1994 is part of a series of five colored sculptures in red magenta blue orange and yellow. The stainless steel orange sculpture with transparent color coating is one of the first balloon dogs. The purpose of the artwork is to stimulate inspiration unleash creativity and evoke a sense of wonder by changing common patterns of thinking. 307 3 x 363 2 x 114 3 cm executed in 1994 2000.

This balloon dog arrives ready to display. Only medium orange balloon dog included image of 3 is for reference only. Battle of the smithsonian. The colors presented are representational only and should not be used to judge actual sculpture color 100.

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. It looks like the kind of souvenir clowns make at birthday parties. Other pups have been on display around the world in red green and blue not to mention a shiny pink one made it to versailles in 2008. 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.

307 3 x 363 2 x 114 3 cm. The balloon dog sculptures have been exhibited across the world from the grand canal in venice to the roof terrace of the metropolitan museum of art in new york. Balloon dog orange signed and dated jeff koons 1994 2000 on the underside mirror polished stainless steel with transparent color coating 121 x 143 x 45 in.