Reference 1584 / 22292

BALLOON SWAN (YELLOW) by Jeff Koons

Porcelain edition

17,400 €

Delivery time: more than 15 days

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.”

Made in France

Dimensions and technical details

24.1 x 16.4 x 21 cm

Delivery and returns

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Care advice

By choosing Bernardaud, you have opted for a quality product. Please note that Bernardaud porcelain is also practical, easy to use daily, and perfectly supports dishwashers, traditional ovens, and microwaves (except models decorated with precious metals). All Bernardaud porcelain pieces, whether tableware, jewelry, candles, lamps, vases, or other decorative objects, can be cleaned very easily with a soft sponge, lukewarm water, and standard dish soap. However, be careful not to use the abrasive side of the sponge.

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