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Bernardaud Jeff Koons Balloon Dog (Yellow) - Sold Exclusively by MOCA – Limoges Porcelain Sculpture

This limited edition of 2,300 is now sold out. The last remaining pieces for individual purchase are available only at MOCA . Limited Edition to 2,300.Balloon Dog is an iconic work within the highly acclaimed Celebration series, which Jeff Koons began in the mid 1990s. The Celebration artworks reference certain times of year (holidays and birthdays) but also the celebration of the cycle of life. What else could suggest the cheer of children's parties more eloquently than a colorful balloon, twisted into the instantly recognizable form of a dog. According to the artist, "It is about celebration and childhood and color and simplicity – but it's also a Trojan horse. It's a Trojan horse to the whole body of art work." Balloon Dog has the profoundness of an archaic sculpture. The monumental Balloon Dog sculptures were made from precision engineered mirror­ polished stainless steel and finished with a transparent coating of either blue, magenta, orange, red, or yellow. Despite its ten-foot and one ton metal, no detail was spared in the rendering of the Balloon Dog's form. The artist's exacting standards are one of the most captivating aspects of Koons' art as captured in the porcelain Balloon Dog (Yellow), which simulates the mirror-polished stainless steel of the monumental sculpture with its metallic yellow finish. This highly complex project required the skill and expertise of modelers, decorators and glazers within the workshop of the company, and new technologies were created in order to meet the artist's requirements. Jeff Koons has chosen Bernardaud for its expertise.

The Bernardaud Jeff Koons Balloon Dog (Yellow) - Sold Exclusively by MOCA is crafted by Bernardaud, the storied Limoges porcelain house founded in 1863. From its workshops in Limoges, France, Bernardaud has supplied the world's finest tables for more than 160 years, pairing the region's famed kaolin porcelain with contemporary artistry.

Product Details

Brand & Origin

Brand: Bernardaud
Made in: Limoges, France — house founded 1863
Type: Sculpture
Item: 1584-21650

Materials & Craftsmanship

Material: Limoges Porcelain
Finish: Decorated and finished in Limoges, many designs with hand-applied gold or platinum

Collection

Part of the Jeff Koons collection.

The Perfect Gift

Bernardaud porcelain is treasured on fine tables worldwide. Beautifully presented, the Jeff Koons Balloon Dog (Yellow) - Sold Exclusively by MOCA makes a memorable gift for weddings, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations.