JEFF KOONS "PUPPY" 1998

We’re big fans of Jeff Koons' famously optimistic, kitschy and celebratory approach to contemporary pop art. We’ve offered a number of Koons' humorous and playful works before, and are excited to have one of his super iconic, highly collectable and deeply cherished pieces once again. “Puppy” (1998) is a glazed white porcelain sculpture in the form of a sitting dog. Acting as more than just a sculpture, the work has a secondary function as a working flower vase. The design, or form, is a reference to Koons' massive 1992 installation of the same name. The original “Puppy” was over 40 feet tall, housed in front of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, and host to over seventeen thousand living flowers. The giant floral sculpture not only secured Koons' international reputation, but also became a beloved masterpiece. Koons himself explains that “the vase is a symbol of love, warmth, and happiness”. After handling this playful little piece, we couldn’t agree more. (If you're a fan of Jeff Koons, we strongly recommend visiting the Whitney's website where you can explore a multi-media selection of content from their 2014 retrospective.) Questions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720. Incised signature, date, and number on base Published by Art of this Century, New York and Paris Glazed white porcelain vase From an edition of 3000 Note: the available edition number is 1166/3000 17.75”H