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JEFF KOONS
Ballon Dog (Red), 1995

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JEFF KOONS

Balloon Dog (Red), 1995

Metallized porcelain 
Edition of 2300
Diameter: 26.7 x 26.7 x 12.7 cm (10 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 5 inches)
Signed and numbered by Koons on the back
Published by the Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA), Los Angeles 
In excellent condition 
CHF 7’500

• Provenance: Gifted by the studio to renowned Swiss art collector and influential businessman
• Condition Report: Overall in excellent condition. Minor loss of pigmentation with age. No original box. The stand was not part of the original release and can be purchased separately. No CoA as it was not part of the original release

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Jeff Koons Balloon Dog Red 1995 AD Architectural Digest Dimitria Markou

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JEFF KOONS'S FIRST LIMITED ART EDITION
BALLOON DOG (RED), 1995

The very first limited edition Jeff Koons created of his iconic Balloon Dog is the 1995 "Balloon Dog (Red)". Published by MOCA Editions, Los Angeles.

Jeff Koons' "Balloon Dog" is one of his most iconic and recognizable sculptures. Part of his "Celebration" series. The Balloon Dog sculptures are inspired by balloon animals, a popular and simple form of entertainment often associated with celebrations and parties. Despite their whimsical appearance, creating these sculptures involves complex techniques and craftsmanship.

The Balloon Dog remains a symbol of Koons' distinctive style and his ability to blur the lines between high and low culture in contemporary art.

The Balloon Dog (Red), 1995

Jeff Koons twisting a balloon into a "Balloon Dog" during MasterClass

back of Jeff Koons Balloon Dog Red 1995 Dimitria Markou

The back of the edition, signed and numbered

Jay Z 4:44 Festival Tour with Jeff Koons Balloon Dog backdrop inflatable Dimitria Markou

Jeff Koons collaborated with Jay Z for his 2017 "Jay Z - 4:44 Festival Tour" by creating a large-scale inflatable Balloon Dog as the stage artwork. Photo: Sam Neill

Jeff Koons in his studio, 1997. Credits: Ellen Von Unwerth/Art+Commerce

Beeple at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Dimitria Markou

A cultural icon, the Balloon Dog was the subject of an NFT by Beeple. At "The Tonight Show by Jimmy Fallon", Nov. 2021

The magic attraction of "Balloon Dog" lies in its ability to convey cuteness, power and material perfection. Its alert, four-legged form makes it reminiscent of the heroic equestrian statuary that populates public spaces across the globe. Jeff Koons himself has called this piece the Trojan horse of the "Celebration" series:

"It's a very optimistic piece, it's a balloon that a clown would maybe twist for you at a birthday party. But at the same time it's a Trojan horse. There are other things here that are inside: maybe the sexuality of the piece.”

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