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Balloon Dog Sculpture - Silver - Signed - Jeff Koons

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"Balloon Dog Sculpture - Silver - Signed - Jeff Koons"

Height 26 cm
Width 26 cm
Length 10 cm
Weight 3,3 kg

A playful monument in mirror-polished bronze – Balloon Dog – Signed by Koons

In this dazzling balloon dog sculpture, Jeff Koons transforms the fleeting joy of a twisted balloon animal into a lasting testament to wonder. The gleaming silver surface captures and refracts the world around it, evoking memories of childhood parties while asserting itself as a work of serious contemporary art. At once whimsical and monumental, the 26 cm tall work is cast in flawless, highly polished bronze that seems to breathe life into cold metal.

The Making of a Pop Icon

Jeff Koons was born on January 21, 1955, in York, Pennsylvania. Early experiences with kitsch and consumer culture there sparked his lifelong exploration of mass-produced images and personal myths. After studying at the Maryland Institute College of Art and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he moved to New York in the late 1970s and quickly became a leading exponent of balloon dog art. His "Celebration" series, presented in 1994, marked a turning point: ordinary balloon forms were recast on a monumental scale, reflecting innocence, longing, and the language of the everyday.

Making the Silver Dog

Each of the twenty editions of Contemporary Bronze – Balloon Dog – Silver was created in a specialized foundry in Europe renowned for its expertise in large-scale metal casting. Starting with meticulous 3D modeling, Koons and his studio team refined each curve—the bulbous head, the tapered snout, the rounded legs—until the form appeared both familiar and transcendent. Using the lost-wax casting technique, this model was captured in wax before being transferred to molten bronze. After cooling, each piece underwent a precise polishing and electroplating process to achieve its iconic, chrome-like surface. Finally, it received the subtle "Koons signature" engraving.

A Dialogue of Scale and Reflection

Although the original motif is a kind of plastic novelty, Koons' "Jeff Koons Balloon Dog" measures over 75 centimeters high and over 75 centimeters long. The altered scale encourages the viewer to reconsider their relationship to everyday objects. Yet it is the reflective perfection of the surface that truly captivates: every passing face, every architectural detail in the space, becomes part of the work, disintegrating into kaleidoscopic glimpses. This dynamic interplay between viewer and object underscores Koons's fascination with spectacle, participation, and the artificiality of representation.

The Philosophy Behind the Piece

Koons emphasizes that his works are about "things the mind already knows," elevating them to the level of high art without irony or parody. The Balloon Dog sculpture embodies this ethos: at once the simplest form and the most complex work of art, it explores themes such as celebration, the loss of innocence, and art's ability to elevate the mundane. Its glossy facade suggests perfection, while its subject evokes vulnerability—balloons can pop, children grow up, and the moment of joy is fleeting. By capturing this tension, the work becomes a meditation on time itself.

A Limited Edition Masterpiece

With only twenty silver editions available, each signed Koons sculpture is of great rarity and worldwide renown. Whether in a grand museum atrium or a private contemporary art salon, the presence of the Balloon Dog artwork transforms any space into a stage, inviting participation and stimulating conversations about the intersections of art, commerce, and culture.

The Enduring Appeal of Reflection and Form

Decades after its debut, Koons' "Jeff Koons Balloon Dog" remains one of the most recognizable images in global art. It captures the paradox of permanence and transience—a work of art that will endure for centuries, in contrast to its playful allusion to temporary joy. As light dances across its surfaces, the sculpture continually surprises and enchants, inviting each new viewer into a world where metal glows like childhood dreams and art reminds us why we celebrate in the first place.



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