Orange Balloon Dog

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.

Orange balloon dog. On november 12 2013 koons s balloon dog orange sold at christie s post war and contemporary art evening sale in new york for 58 4 million making the sculpture the most expensive by a living artist this work is one of five unique versions the other colors being blue magenta red and yellow. His works have sold for substantial sums including at least two record auction prices for a work by a living artist. 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. Bubbles turmoil and avarice in the contemporary art market by don thompson the contemporary art world is a very murky place says richard morrison.

Balloon dog orange is a permanent monument to the fleeting and momentary. Stainless steel transparent color coating. His works have sold for substantial sums including at least one world record auction price for a work by a living artist. 58 4 million for balloon dog orange in 2013 and 91 1 million for rabbit in 2019.

Some view his work as pioneering and of major art historical importance. The sculpture s imperviousness to decay provides comfort in a world of perpetual change while also becoming a sort of mass culture momento mori. Read 11 reviews from the world s largest community for readers. The orange balloon dog book.

In the orange balloon dog economist and bestselling author don thompson cites these and other fascinating examples to explore the sometimes baffling activities of the high end contemporary art market. He examines what is at play in the exchange of vast amounts of money and what nudges buyers even on the subconscious level to imbue a creation. Critics are sharply divided in their views of koons. On november 12 2013 koons s balloon dog orange sold at christie s post war and contemporary art evening sale in new york city for usd 58 4 million above its high usd 55 million estimate becoming the most expensive artwork by a living artist sold at auction for.

It will never wither with time fall victim to a pin prick or an overzealous squeeze. Museum of contemporary art chicago chicago illinois may 31 september 21 2008 orange. Jeff koons released balloon dogs as part of his celebration series in 1993.