Orange Balloon Dog Sculpture

Jeff koons released balloon dogs as part of his celebration series in 1993.

Orange balloon dog sculpture.

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. Critics are sharply divided in their views of koons. His sculpture balloon dog orange fetched 58 405 000 at a christie s new york auction on tuesday night. Some view his work as pioneering and of major art historical importance.

58 4 million for balloon dog orange in 2013 and 91 1 million for rabbit in 2019. His works have sold for substantial sums including at least two record auction prices for a work by a living artist. High end estimates suggested it might sell for as much as 55 million. 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.

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. His works have sold for substantial sums including at least one world record auction price for a work by a living artist. 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. 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.