Dried flowers, moss, resin and plastic
Spain, 1992
Jeff Koons (born 1955) – US-American artist
Marked, titled and dated in the print on the base ‘Jeff Koons Puppy 1992’ as well ‘Hecho a mano’
In original box
Overall height: 19.3 cm
Very good condition
Jeff Koons is one of the most controversial artists of the present. His works fetch up millions on the international art market. The highest auction record for an identical puppy sculpture is currently around €3,000

The multiple ‘Puppy’ by Jeff Koons refers to the same-named sculpture of a dog puppy installed in front of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Consisting of 17,000 flowers, the sculpture was erected there in 1992. The huge West Highland Terrier is basically a symbiosis of the past and the present. Firstly, it is inspired by the high civilization of 18th century European gardens. Secondly, the puppy in the function of a mascot is a part of the contemporary popular culture. Since the 1980’s, Koons has been investigating the phenomenon of ‘kitsch’ and art, having triggered a debate that has not subsided to this day. Art at the intersection of media, marketing and leisure culture raises the question of whether artworks can be considered as means of mass media communication.

The multiple is marked, titled and dated in the print ‘Jeff Koons Puppy 1992’ as well as ‘hecho a mano’ (handmade). Technique-related occasional tiny particles of the moss and the dried flowers come off. Apart from that the condition is very good. The height is 19.5 cm.

Jeff Koons (b. 1955)

The US-American artist Jeff Koons is one of the most successful artists of the present. In his artworks, Koons continually presents himself through pictures. His works are characterized by a garish, loud and colorful style which culminates in his monumental sculptures that oscillate between the poles of ‘art’ and ‘kitsch’. By doing so, the artist catches up with art historical traditions initiated by personalities such as Marcel Duchamp and Andy Warhol.

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