Orange Dog Balloon

This sculpture depicts weightlessness despite its colossal size and heavyweight of one ton.

Orange dog balloon.

The artwork looks like a balloon twisted to shape to form a dog. The balloon dog orange has a stunning color on a giant swollen body that has a reflective surface. The sculpture s imperviousness to decay provides comfort in a world of perpetual change while also becoming a sort of mass culture momento mori. It references his iconic monumental sculpture of the same name from the highly acclaimed celebration series which he began in the mid 1990s.

The balloon form was made while paying the utmost attention to precise details. Jeff koons released balloon dogs as part of his celebration series in 1993. 58 4 million for balloon dog orange in 2013 and 91 1 million for rabbit in 2019. Balloon dog orange is a permanent monument to the fleeting and momentary.

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. Some view his work as pioneering and of major art historical importance. It will never wither with time fall victim to a pin prick or an overzealous squeeze. 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.

Critics are sharply divided in their views of koons. His works have sold for substantial sums including at least two record auction prices for a work by a living artist.