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JEFF KOONS | Dom Pérignon Balloon Venus
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Jeff Koons
- Dom Pérignon Balloon Venus
- stamped with the artist's signature on the suede interior of the Venus
- lacquered polyurethane resin and a bottle of 2003 Dom Perignon rosé champagne
- 60.3 by 32.4 by 35.2cm. 24 3/4 by 12 3/4 by 13 7/8in.
- Executed in 2013, this work is from an edition of 650 plus 40 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Acquired from Moët Hennessy by the present owner
Condition
Colour: the colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals some shallow, unobtrusive and superficial scratches in places, and a tiny rub mark towards the lower rear of the sculpture, as well as some faint and unobtrusive handling marks.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
"The Venus of Willendorf is truly a symbol of fertility because it can procreate on its own. The Venus's breasts are full, they're voluptuous, her stomach, a real symbol of fertility. But if you look and you let your mind start to go, you realise that the breasts could actually be testicles and that the stomach could actually be a phallus and that it's actually going in on itself, and procreating."
Jeff Koons
Jeff Koons