Jeff Koons Balloon Dog Orange

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.

Jeff koons balloon dog orange.

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. Usually rendered in a mirror finished stainless steel in a variety of colours the works reflect an element of childhood play and disposable culture but in a definitive substantial form. 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.

Jeff koons balloon dog orange is considered the supreme example from the highly acclaimed celebration series of paintings and sculptures that koons instigated in the early 1990s. Jeff koons reproduction balloon animals are amongst some of his most recognisable pieces. The celebration artworks reference certain times of year holidays and birthdays but also the celebration of the cycle of life. 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.

Stainless steel transparent color coating. Balloon dog orange details. Balloon dog orange signed and dated jeff koons 1994 2000 on the underside mirror polished stainless steel with transparent color coating. The banality work by jeff koons paul tschinkel sarah berry.

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. Videorecording produced by inner tube video and sonnabend gallery new york ny 1990. 121 x 143 x 45 in. His balloon dog red sculpture was one of the artworks brought to life in the 2009 film night at the museum.

Battle of the smithsonian. Balloon dog is an iconic work within the highly acclaimed celebration series which jeff koons began in the mid 1990s.