Jeff Koons

(American, born 1955)

Jeff Koons is one of America’s most popular contemporary artists. His Neo-Pop aesthetics and wry appropriations of consumer objects, express a reverence for popular culture. “I try to create work that doesn't make viewers feel they're being spoken down to, so they feel open participation,” the artist has explained. He is perhaps best known for his oversized sculptures of kitschy souvenirs, toys, and ornaments that are bright and shiny, as seen in his Celebration (1994–2011) series. With his choice of materials, Koons lends a heft and permanence to otherwise ephemeral items. Born on January 21, 1955 in York, PA, the artist studied at the Maryland Institute College of Art and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago before moving to New York in the late 1970s, where he initially made a living as a stock broker on Wall Street. He rose to fame in the 1980s, developing iconic works such as Michael Jackson and Bubbles (1988), the Made in Heaven (1990–1991) series, and Puppy (1992), which has been installed in Sydney Harbour, Bilbao, and the Palace of Versailles. Always seeking new outlets for his creativity, in 2017, Koons teamed up with the luxury brand Louis Vuitton to produce an edition of bags printed with iconic European paintings. In 2019, his Rabbit sold for a record-breaking $91.1 million at Christie’s auction house, making him the most expensive living artist at the time. The artist’s works are held in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, the Tate Modern in London, and the Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art in Amsterdam, among others. He currently lives and works in New York, NY.

Most Expensive Artwork Sold at Auction

Rabbit, 1986
Sold price: 91,075,000 USD

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Jeff Koons (4,337 results)

Luxury and degradation (portfolio of 3), 1986

Jeff Koons

Luxury and degradation (portfolio of 3), 1986

Sale Date: December 12, 2004

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Little bear, 1996

Jeff Koons

Little bear, 1996

Sale Date: December 4, 2004

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Blue balloon dog, 2002

Jeff Koons

Blue balloon dog, 2002

Sale Date: December 5, 2004

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Red balloon dog, 1995

Jeff Koons

Red balloon dog, 1995

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Puppy, 1998

Jeff Koons

Sale Date: December 2, 2004

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Donkey, 1997

Jeff Koons

Sale Date: November 12, 2004

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Wild boy and puppy, 1988

Jeff Koons

Wild boy and puppy, 1988

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Bear and policeman, 1988

Jeff Koons

Bear and policeman, 1988

Sale Date: November 12, 2004

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Jim Beam - Model A Ford pick-up truck (from..., 1986

Jeff Koons

Jim Beam - Model A Ford pick-up truck (from..., 1986

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Moses (poster for Nike), 1985

Jeff Koons

Moses (poster for Nike), 1985

Sale Date: November 9, 2004

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Snorkel (Dacor), 1985

Jeff Koons

Snorkel (Dacor), 1985

Sale Date: November 11, 2004

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Pail, 1986

Jeff Koons

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Sir Sid, 1985

Jeff Koons

Sir Sid, 1985

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Art Magazine ads (portfolio of 4), 1988–1989

Jeff Koons

Art Magazine ads (portfolio of 4), 1988–1989

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Yorkshire terriers, 1991

Jeff Koons

Yorkshire terriers, 1991

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New Hoover Convertibles, new Shelton..., 1981–1986

Jeff Koons

New Hoover Convertibles, new Shelton..., 1981–1986

Sale Date: November 11, 2004

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Fisherman golfer, 1986

Jeff Koons

Fisherman golfer, 1986

Sale Date: November 11, 2004

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Puppy

Jeff Koons

Sale Date: September 27, 2004

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Michael Jackson and Bubbles, 1993

Jeff Koons

Michael Jackson and Bubbles, 1993

Sale Date: October 22, 2004

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Mound of flowers, 1991

Jeff Koons

Mound of flowers, 1991

Sale Date: November 10, 2004

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Bracelet, 1995–1998

Jeff Koons

Bracelet, 1995–1998

Sale Date: November 10, 2004

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Little girl, 1988

Jeff Koons

Little girl, 1988

Sale Date: November 10, 2004

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The game, 1999

Jeff Koons

The game, 1999

Sale Date: October 19, 2004

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Puppy, 1989–1989

Jeff Koons

Puppy, 1989–1989

Sale Date: December 9, 2003

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