Jeff koons is an american conceptual artist born in 1955. Jeff koons cracked egg blue loses its lustre at christies. Sep 01, 2018 cracked egg blue is a centrepiece of jeff koons sculptural practice. His major break came in the 1980s, when he received attention for his readymades. Jeff koons cracked egg blue loses its lustre at christies artlyst. The brant foundation, greenwich, connecticut may 2009 february 2010 orange jeff koons versailles. Standing more than one and a half metres high, its cleaved, vibrant blue shell returns our gaze in immaculate, mirrorpolished stainless steel. Koons was the topselling artist at auction with 81. Auction results for jeff koons in sculpturevolume artprice.
Shop original jeff koons sculptures from the worlds best art galleries. Koons studied at the art institute of chicago and the maryland institute college of art. Feb 11, 2014 jeff koons cracked egg magenta, to be offered in the upcoming postwar and contemporary art evening auction on february 2014 in london, is discussed by francis outred, international director. Museum of contemporary art chicago, chicago, illinois may 31 september 21, 2008 magenta jeff koons. Fondation beyeler, basel, switzerland may, 2012 october 2, 2012 collection platform 1. From heritage auctions, jeff koons, cracked egg 2008, aluminum with high gloss red finish, 4 34. Standing more than one and a half metres high, its cleaved, vibrant blue shell returns our. His work is a reflection of modernday america, with wry humor, bright colors, pop art sensibilities, and just a whiff of commerce and advertisement. York york county, pennsylvania, united states biography. Everything else i made in college ended up in a dumpster on west 115th.
Guggenheim museum bilbao, bilbao, spain june 9 september 27, 2015 jeff koons. Jeff koonss a cracked egg blue 19942006, from his celebration series, ran with an estimate similar to the last work from this series sold at auction. Koons, jeff american born 1954, cracked egg, 2008, chromedmultiple in red aluminum with transparent coat, 434 x 3 x 3 inches 12. Browse upcoming and past auction lots by jeff koons. View a wide variety of artworks by jeff koons, now available for sale on artnet auctions. Jeff koon s sacred hear via the guardian jeff koons on artstack art online. Jeff koons began his careerdefining celebration series in 1993an ambitious collection of over 30 monumental sculptures and paintings that pay tribute to lifes big milestones, such as birthdays, weddings, and becoming a parent. Created over the years of 1994 and 2006, jeff koons cracked egg is comprised of mirrorpolished stainless steel with a colored overlay. Jun 20, 2017 art world jeff koons radically downsizes his studio, laying off half his painting staff. He is known as one of the most influential contemporary american artists.
Koons glossy metallic sculptures of balloon animals and mundane objects have been lauded by some and criticized as kitsch art by others. Whether its an estate sale of antiques and personal items, or an auction of farm machinery koons brings the buyers. A central work from the celebration series of the worlds most expensive living artist at auction, it is estimated at. Executed between 19942006, this work is one of five unique versions. Jeff koons cracked egg magenta, to be offered in the upcoming postwar and contemporary art evening auction on february 2014 in. Jeff koons rose to prominence in the mid1980s as part of a generation of artists who. Buy online, view images and see past prices for jeff koons b. Jun 17, 2014 on the eve of jeff koonss whitney museum retrospect, we look at how the artists paintings and sculptures have fared at auction. A key work by the worlds most expensive living artist at auction, cracked egg magenta is the most significant work by koons to be offered in london since 2008 and is expected to realize. Learn more about the piece and artist, and its final selling. On the eve of jeff koonss whitney museum retrospect, we look at how the artists paintings and sculptures have fared at auction. Pinchuk art centre, kiev, ukraine may 2 october 2, 2011 jeff koons. I came across the egg, unexpectedly, in the auction room. Jeff koons, tulips, 19952004, mirrorpolished stainless steel with transparent color coating, the broad art foundation.
Gagosian gallery, london, england october 2 december 2, 2006 blue. Jeff koons cracked egg magenta, to be offered in the upcoming postwar and contemporary art evening auction on february 2014 in london, is discussed by francis outred, international director. Jeffrey jeff koons was born in 1955 in york, pennsylvania. Jeff koons january 21, 1955 is an american popcontemporary artist. This auction is presented by abell auction and live auctioneers and is conducted under these terms and conditions as well as applicable state and local law. Jeff koonss a cracked egg blue 19942006, from his celebration series, ran with an estimate similar to the last work from this series sold at auction, in 2014, for. Jeff koons cracked egg blue a large twopart stainless steel sculpture from the.
Offered in post war and contemporary art evening auction on 4 october 2018 at. From public art fund benefit auction, jeff koons, monkey train orange silkscreen with archival pigment on somerset paper, 32. Offered in post war and contemporary art evening auction on 4 october 2018 at christies in london. Art world jeff koons radically downsizes his studio, laying off half his painting staff. The venture took over 10 years to complete and nearly bankrupted koons, requiring sizable investments from the artists collectors, dealers, and friends. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Jeff koons sculptures for sale value guide heritage. Learn more about the piece and artist, and its final selling price. From forum auctions, jeff koons, cracked egg 2008, aluminium multiple with red glaze, 12. Seagram building, new york, new york may 2010 orange remembering henrys show. Available for sale from vince fine artsephemera, jeff koons, cracked egg, bcam invitation egg, with original invitebox. Browse upcoming auctions and create alerts for artworks you are interested in.
The centre pompidou, paris, france november 26, 2014 april 27, 2015. That is how the work of the american artist, jeff koons, has been generally described and received, not only by those who are less than affectionate. Auction results for jeff koons in sculpturevolume to access jeff koonss auction records, you need to log in and have a subscription. Helsinki city art museum, helsinki, finland january 28 april 10, 2005 jeff koons. Prices at auctions for sculpturevolume artworks by jeff koons. Shop original jeff koons art and other jeff koons art from the worlds best art galleries. This marks the third round of layoffs in the painting department since 2015, sources say. Jeff koons untitled most expensive egg in faberges big.
Jeff koons balloon dog the most expensive items ever. View artworks for sale by koons, jeff jeff koons 1932, american. His work is a reflection of modernday america, with wry humor, bright colors, pop art sensibilities, and just a. Cracked egg blue is a centrepiece of jeff koons sculptural practice. This auction is presented by abell auction and live auctioneers and is conducted under these terms. Sober times call for less celebratory art and there was a highprofile failure for boomtime artist jeff koons at auction in london in october when his cracked egg blue sculpture 1994. This was statements by john powers, a jeff koonss studio serf. On february, the artists wonderfully whimsical cracked egg sculpturepart of the same series. Jeff koons cracked egg, bcam invitation egg, with original invite. From heritage auctions, jeff koons, cracked egg 2008, aluminum multiple with red glaze, 4 34.
Jeff koons cracked egg auction jeff koons celebration. Jeff koons radically downsizes his studio, laying off half. Celebrationwill go to auction for the first time and is expected to trail not all too far behind. The trustee shall file the auction report with the bankruptcy court within 7 days of such report. Mar 10, 2016 jeff koons is the living artist with the most expensive art sold at auction, and also one of the greatest names of the art world one of his sculptural works most admired is the cracked egg. Jeff koons is the living artist with the most expensive art sold at auction, and also one of the greatest names of the art world one of his sculptural works most admired is the cracked egg.
Cracked egg magenta, the most significant work by jeff koons to be offered in london since 2008, is at christies post war and contemporary art evening sale on february. Today we will share with you the story behind this artwork. Since 2002, liveauctioneers has made exceptional items available for safe purchase in secure online auctions. The artists market and biography, and their works prices and indices. Jeff koons cracked egg auction jeff koons celebration via harpers bazaar magazine pink fashion. London christies will present a central sculpture from jeff koons highly acclaimed celebration series at the postwar and contemporary art evening auction on february 2014 in london.