Diamond (Red)

JEFF KOONS (B. 1955)

Diamond (Red)

incised with the artist's signature, title, number and date 'Jeff Koons Diamond (Red) 419/599 '20' (on the side)

chrome paint on Limoges porcelain

12 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 12 5/8 inches (31.8 x 39.4 x 32.1 cm)

Executed in 2020. This work is number 419 from an edition of 599 plus 30 artist's proofs.

Published and stamped by Bernardaud, Limoges, France.

PROVENANCE:

Acquired directly from the publisher by the present owner

Accompanied by the original Styrofoam-lined presentation box with printed signature.

NOTES:

Jeff Koons, born in 1955, is one of the most influential, recognizable and controversial artists of the postwar era, known for redefining the boundaries between high art and mass culture. His work explores themes of consumerism, desire, childhood, and popular culture while drastically pushing the boundaries of the readymade and industrial fabrication. Koons has redefined the role of the artist and transformed how art interacts with industry, merging conceptual art with mass appeal and availability, making him a pivotal figure in the dialogue between art, commerce, and entertainment.

Diamond (Red), is a limited-edition porcelain sculpture, produced in collaboration with the historic Bernardaud ateliers in Limoges. Derived from his Celebration series, conceived in 1994 and consisting of 16 sculptures and 16 photorealistic paintings, Diamond (Red) transforms the original 7-foot work into a collectible format. For Koons, the diamond symbolizes not only romance but also biological creation, the preservation of life energy, and all of human history. For Koons, it is one of the truest symbols of human history, honoring the continuity of DNA and profound connectedness of all life.

Rendered in high-gloss porcelain, with a flawless mirror-like surface, Diamond (Red) reflects both its viewer and environment, continuing Koon's long-standing fascination with perception and transformation. The technique used to craft the diamond is particularly challenging for porcelain, but was made possible through Bernardaud's technical mastery.