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Bernardaud Jeff Koons Porcelain Edition Yellow – Limoges Porcelain Sculpture

Limited Edition of 999. Jeff Koons transforms a simple twisted balloon swan into a reflective yellow porcelain for his limited edition, Balloon Swan (Yellow) . The original Balloon Swan, 2004–2011, is a monumental sculpture, standing over 3 meters high, in mirror-polished stainless steel with transparent color coating in five unique versions: magenta, red, violet, blue, and yellow. The figure of the swan has significant personal resonance for the artist; it was one of the first sculptures Koons made at 9 years old in ceramic, for which the young artist diligently worked on to get the angle of the neck correct. For Balloon Swan , he worked for over a year and a half shaping its graceful neck. Through research, modeling, milling, polishing, and lacquering, the swan was elevated to its final monumental form. His perseverance resulted in a work that alludes to the playfulness of childhood while its simplified, reflective surface also communicates desire and acceptance. Koons had an epiphany when he first saw the swan's two-dimensional form on the computer: " Balloon Swan harmonizes sexual energy. If you look at it from the front, it's totem-like and male. If you go to the side it becomes female. Balloon Swan is reminiscent of classical works, it defines beauty as sexual harmony." Copyright: Jeff Koons

The Bernardaud Jeff Koons Porcelain Edition Yellow 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: 1584-22292

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 Porcelain Edition Yellow makes a memorable gift for weddings, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations.