JEFF KOONS (B.1955)
Balloon Dog (Orange)
high chromium stainless steel with transparent color coating
121 x 143 x 45 inches (307.3 x 363.2 x 114.3 cm)
1994-2000
Estimate: $35,000,000-55,000,000
Koons‘ “Balloon Dog (Yellow)” on the Metropolitan Museum’s roof
Photo by Rupert Ganzer
Christie’s to sell Jeff Koons’ ‘Balloon Dog (Orange)’ On November 12th 2013, Christie’s will offer Jeff Koons’s ‘Balloon Dog (Orange)’, described as one of the most recognizable images in today’s canon of art history. The sculpture is estimated at $35–55 million.]]>
September 10th 2013, source: Christie’s
This monumental work, with its flawless reflective surface and glorious color, is the most beloved of all contemporary sculptures. Its spectacular form has been celebrated around the world, having graced the rooftop of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, Venice’s Grand Canal, and Versailles Palace outside Paris. It has become an icon of Popular vernacular, adored by the public and collectors for its unabashed celebration of childhood, hope and innocence.
“Balloon Dog (Orange)” was one of the first of the Balloon Dogs to be fabricated, and was acquired by Greenwich collector Peter Brant in the late 1990s. Proceeds from the sale of the work will be used to help fund future activities of The Brant Foundation Art Study Center in Greenwich, CT.
Jeff Koons on the art market
On November 14th 2012, Koons’ “Tulips” sold for $33,682,500 at Christie’s New York, an auction record for the artist. The work is now exhibited at Steve Wynn’s Casino in Las Vegas
On May 10th 2011, “Pink Panther”, one of the loveliest work from Koons’ famous ‘Banality’ series, sold for $16,882,500 at Sotheby’s New York. The work had been sold for $1,817,500 in 1999.
On May 13th 2008, “New Hoover Convertibles, New Shelton Wet/Drys 5-Gallon, Double Decker” sold for $11,801,000 at Christie’s New York.
On November 14th 2007, “Hanging Heart (Magenta and Gold)” sold for $ 23,561,000 (then an auction record for the artist) at Sotheby’s New York.
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