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Original Antique World War One Poster Hark The Dogs Do Bark WWI Dogs Of War
Located in London, GB
Original Antique World War One poster - Hark! Hark! The dogs do bark! With note by Walter Emanuel
Category

Vintage 1910s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Hermès Does and Dogs Forming an H Brooch in Golden Metal
By Hermès
Located in FR
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Brooch Pattern: Does and Dogs Forming an H We can find this pattern on
Category

1990s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Other

Dogs of Sunset
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
The Dogs of Sunset Los Angeles, California - 2023 52” x 66” Framed 71” x 92” Framed Edition of 12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Dogs of Sunset
H 71 in W 92 in D 2 in
Slim Aarons, CZ's Dogs
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons CZ's Dogs 1955 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 150
Category

1950s Modern Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Slim Aarons, CZ's Dogs
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons CZ's Dogs 1955 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 150
Category

1950s Modern Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Slim Aarons, CZ's Dogs
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons CZ's Dogs, 1955 C print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 150 with Certificate
Category

1950s Modern Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Dogs on a Beach, Art Print, Dogs, Animals, Folk, Blue Affordable art
By Tim Southall
Located in Deddington, GB
Three dogs have fun on a deserted beach. This 6 colour silkscreen is made on a heavyweight 300 gram
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Paper, Screen

Who Let the Dogs Out?
By David Yarrow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Yarrow The Dogs of Sunset, 2023 - Los Angeles, CA Available in the following sizes: Standard
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Automaton with Poodle dogs in Basket
Located in Antwerp, BE
Automaton with dogs in a basket - poodles in rattan dog basket. A wicker basket filled with 4
Category

Mid-20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Rattan, Mohair, Glass

Automaton with Poodle dogs in Basket
Automaton with Poodle dogs in Basket
H 25.2 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Untitled (Two Dogs Kissing and Tree)
By Pentti Sammallahti
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Finnish photographer Pentti Sammallahti depicts nature, eroded and broken down by civilization, but does not put man and the environment in opposite camps. He sees an equal relations...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Tirana, Albania (Bike Shop with Dogs)
By Pentti Sammallahti
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Finnish photographer Pentti Sammallahti depicts nature, eroded and broken down by civilization, but does not put man and the environment in opposite camps. He sees an equal relations...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Unique Small Pink Snoopies Watercolor Dogs Cluster
By Nina Bovasso
Located in New York, NY
I've been drawing Snoopy as a subject in my painting for decades now. It is a satisfying shape to draw. Many people from my generation drew Snoopy when they were kids, thus there's a...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Pfeffer Gotha German Porcelain Two German Shepherd Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine German porcelain group of two German Shepherd dogs by Pfeffer Gotha and dating from the
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pfeffer Gotha German Porcelain Two German Shepherd Dogs
Pfeffer Gotha German Porcelain Two German Shepherd Dogs
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H 11.03 in W 13.78 in D 7.78 in
All the Dogs- written embroidery on fabric
By Iviva Olenick
Located in New York, NY
"Inspired by my Facebook and Instagram feeds, I use embroidery, watercolor, and fabric manipulation to render my own “selfies” and portraits of others. My embroidery and watercolor p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Thread

French Napoleon III 'Dogs' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th - 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th-20th century French Napoleon III fireback with two dogs. The fireback is made of cast iron
Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

'The Dogs' Mixed Media Pop Art by PositivityAry
By Arianna Tascione
Located in Chattanooga, TN
'The Dogs' Mixed Media Pop Art features multicolored famous clips that represent a virtual city
Category

2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Resin, Wood, Mixed Media

Framed Print of Dogs Playing Rugby, Boris O' Klein
Located in Antwerp, BE
Framed print of dogs playing rugby. Hereby a scene of a rugby tackle where the little one escapes
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Sporting Art Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Handmade Small Black Marquina Marble Cats or Dogs Bowl
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Black Marquina marble bowl for cats and dogs, made in Italy, Carrara. Size small. Each piece is in
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

The Dogs - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
"The Dogs" is an original woodcut print realized by Mino Maccari (1898-1989). In Good conditions
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Located in Richmond, London
A wonderfully decorative pair of porcelain foo dogs, or guardian lions, beautifully glazed with
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Framed Print of Dogs Having Boxing Game, Boris O' Klein
Located in Antwerp, BE
Framed print of dogs boxing. In the boxing ring the referee counting down to a knock out. As
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Sporting Art Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

'The Dogs #1' Mixed Media Pop Art by PositivityAry
By Arianna Tascione
Located in Chattanooga, TN
'The Dogs #1' Mixed Media Pop Art features multicolored famous clips that represent a virtual city
Category

2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Resin, Wood, Mixed Media

'Chili Dogs & Roses' - contemporary fiber art, texture, pattern, dots, tufting
By Trish Andersen
Located in Atlanta, GA
This nostalgic tufted work features hues of blue, green, orange, and red. Trish Andersen is inspired by the work of Shelia Hicks, Cy Twombly, Judith Scott and Nick Cave. Savannah-b...
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Wool, Yarn

Untitled 5 - Series Final Fantasy, Modern Figurative Painting With Dogs
By Magdalena Peszkowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
mutual affection, do business, stroke dogs and...‘ hit the booze‘. In public, as it takes place outdoors
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cardboard, Acrylic

Framed Print of Dogs Playing Football and Making Goal, Boris O' Klein
Located in Antwerp, BE
Framed print of dogs playing football and making a goal. Ilustrated by Boris O' Klein. Boris O
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Handmade Rounded White Carrara Marble Cats or Dogs Bowl with Removable Steel
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Rounded white Carrara marble bowl for cats and dogs with removable stainless steel bowl, made in
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Handmade Rounded Black Marquina Marble Cats or Dogs Bowl with Removable Steel
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Rounded black Marquina marble bowl for cats and dogs with removable stainless steel bowl, made in
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Carolyn Morris Bach Moonstone "Moon Dogs" Pendant in 18K Gold & Sterling
By Carolyn Morris Bach
Located in Danvers, MA
me she named this pendant "Moon Dogs" and that it was a favorite of hers from that period
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Handmade Squared White Carrara Marble Cats or Dogs Bowl with Removable Steel
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Squared white Carrara marble bowl for cats and dogs with removable stainless steel bowl, made in
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Handmade Rounded Grey Bardiglio Marble Cats or Dogs Bowl with Removable Steel
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Rounded grey Bardiglio marble bowl for cats and dogs with removable stainless steel bowl, made in
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Twin Hot Dogs - Original Gary John Street Art Painting on Newspaper
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

Portrait of Two Collie Dogs- British Edwardian dog art oil painting animals
Located in London, GB
This British double portrait of two collie dogs is simply gorgeous. Painted circa 1910 it is
Category

1910s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pocket Cigarette Case Hunting Dogs Miniature hand painted Sterling Silver Enamel
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
dogs. Early 1900s English Art Nouveau style. Dimensions cm. 6 x 10 x 2. Weight gr. 251. Designed by
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

CLINIQUE CHÉRON Lithograph, Girl with Cats, Dogs, Vintage French Advertising 58"
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Union City, NJ
standing beside a veterinary clinic sign with a group of admiring animal friends - 3 dogs and 4 cats all
Category

1990s Art Nouveau Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Folk Art Painting Africa Morocco Desert Dance Dogs Camels Animals Dunes Moon
By Nancy Patterson
Located in Norfolk, GB
confined to just the Caidal Tent, everyone got involved including the Dogs, who loved all. Daoud in dark
Category

2010s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Acrylic

Bears in the Woods, Art Print, Dogs, Animals, Folk, Blue Affordable art
By Tim Southall
Located in Deddington, GB
‘Bears in the Woods’ is a playful silkscreen print depicting a number bears going about their business in autumnal woods. This 6 colour silkscreen is printed on Somerset Velvet, a he...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Paper, Screen

Tim Southall, Dogs on a beach, Limited Edition Animal Print, Affordable Art
By Tim Southall
Located in Deddington, GB
Dogs on a Beach By Tim Southall [2017] Limited Edition Etching Edition number 75 Image size: H:15
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Early 1900 Hand-Carved and Stylized Dogs Playing Fetch Sculptures, Pair Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Go fetch!! These wonderfully stylized dog sculptures truly display the energy and joy of dogs when
Category

Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Folk Art Painting, Female Canadian artist, Morocco Desert Blue Dogs Cats Moon
By Nancy Patterson
Located in Norfolk, GB
as well as animals tend to gravitate to him. Here he is surrounded by Desert Dogs, Rex (left) the
Category

2010s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Acrylic

David Bowie, Diamond Dogs - Terry O'Neill, music, lifetime signed, 24x20 in.
By Terry O'Neill
Located in London, GB
Terry O'Neill (1938-2019) David Bowie, Diamond Dogs (v2) 1974 lifetime edition silver gelatin fine
Category

1970s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper

C19 Hunter and Hunting Dogs, gun cocked to shoot, Large Victorian Oil Painting
Located in ludlow, GB
This is a large Oil Painting on Canvas, it came from a Country Estate in the UK. It is housed in its original restored gilt sporting frame. The painting is not only really well exe...
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Located in Richmond, London
Fabulous pair of table lamps featuring wonderfully decorative ceramic figures of foo dogs, or
Category

20th Century English Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

English early Victorian period, Figures on a beach with horses, dogs, people
By WILLIAM SHAYER SENIOR (1787-1879)
Located in Woodbury, CT
William Joseph Shayer, senior was a self-taught artist, who began by painting decorations on rush-bottom chairs, and moved on to painting carriages in the town of Guildford, after wh...
Category

1830s Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Folk Art Limited Edition Print 2/20 Morocco African Desert Dance Dogs Camels
By Nancy Patterson
Located in Norfolk, GB
Workshops, the dancing was not confined to just the Caidal Tent, everyone got involved including the Dogs
Category

2010s Folk Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Folk Art Limited Edition Print 1/20 Morocco African Desert Voyage Dogs Camels
By Nancy Patterson
Located in Norfolk, GB
of the five dogs who like to chase the cats away from the action. The guitar like instrument on the
Category

2010s Folk Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Print of Dogs of the Goldcoast and Guinea Gulf Birds and Fish, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print, untitled. This plate shows Guinea Gulf birds and fish; parakeet, eagle, sea toad, marlin, scorpion etc. From: "A Collection of Voyages and Travels" publis...
Category

Antique 1740s Prints

Materials

Paper

Persian Illuminated Miniature with Three Hunters on Horseback in a Landscape
Located in Milwaukee, WI
eat and any game that, at your wish, is captured by beasts of prey which train as you do dogs
Category

19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink, Tempera, Laid Paper

19th Century European Oil Painting of an Old Man and His Dog
Located in Dallas, TX
for winter maybe hunting or just traveling and watching his dog. The dog is doing what dogs do; who
Category

19th Century Barbizon School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Bulldog Bookends Franjou, France, Art Deco
By Franjou
Located in Antwerp, BE
mounted on a marble base. These figural bookends with dogs - bulldog dogs are in good vintage
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Bulldog Bookends Franjou, France, Art Deco
Bulldog Bookends Franjou, France, Art Deco
H 5.32 in W 3.27 in D 4.73 in
Randal Ford - Pink Piglet, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
photographing dogs—their adorable antics and affectionate spirits always light up the room. Ruby Rose was still
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, C Print

Wood DOGGY Table Lamp with White Fabric Shade, hand-crafted, hardwood
By WAN WAN WONDERLAND
Located in Brooklyn, NY
realized that incorporating a dog into my design brings out the best in me, because I love dogs. The dogs I
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Louis-Albert Carvin French Art Deco German Shepherd Bookends, circa 1930
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
dogs. Marble bases. Measures: Height 7.5"(19cm), width 6"(15.3cm), depth 4.4" to 5.1"(11.2cm to 13cm
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

In-stock, Doggy Wooden Table Lamp by WANWANWONDERLAND, hardwood, fabric shade
By WAN WAN WONDERLAND
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, because I love dogs. The dogs I pass by on the street and my pet dog TEN, are very important to my work
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

In-stock, Black Doggy Lamp, Wood Black Table Light with White Pleated Shade, Dog
By WAN WAN WONDERLAND
Located in Brooklyn, NY
me, because I love dogs. The dogs I pass by on the street and my pet dog TEN, are very important to
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rosewood & Marble Armchairs Featuring carved Foo Dogs and 2 custom cut seat cushions. The marble back
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Marble

Wood DOGGY Table Lamp with White Fabric Shade, hand-crafted, hardwood
By WAN WAN WONDERLAND
Located in Brooklyn, NY
realized that incorporating a dog into my design brings out the best in me, because I love dogs. The dogs I
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Wood Dog Table Lamps with White Fabric Shades, hand-crafted, hardwood
By WAN WAN WONDERLAND
Located in Brooklyn, NY
realized that incorporating a dog into my design brings out the best in me, because I love dogs. The dogs I
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Spitz Pomeranian Salon Dog dolls for Jumeau Doll, Kestner Doll
Located in Antwerp, BE
great companian dogs for Jumeau doll - Kestner Doll - Antique Doll . These antique dog dolls do have
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Toys and Dolls

Materials

Felt, Glass, Wood, Paper

Randal Ford - Lourdes, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
strike a pose. Chinese Crested dogs can not be mistaken for any other breed-- they are distinctly unique
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Luster, Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print...

Circular butterfly, Painting, Oil on Paper
By Federico Cortese
Located in Yardley, PA
formaldehyde, to starve stray dogs tied to a chain in the corner of a gallery, or to make innocent ants go
Category

2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Find a variety of do dogs available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the contemporary, Pop Art and Impressionist styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add do dogs that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, brown, gold, beige and more. Ans Zondag, Todd White, Mauro Oliveira, Slim Aarons and William Wegman took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and metal, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

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Questions About Do Dogs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The dog in the “Blue Dog” paintings by George Rodrigue is not a real breed. The paintings were inspired by a combination of Rodrigue’s deceased dog Tiffany and a loup-garou or rougarou, a dog-like creature from Cajun folklore. On 1stDibs, find a range of George Rodrigue art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, foo dogs are lions. Foo dogs are believed to be Chinese guardian lions and are typically made of stone. Foo dogs are often displayed in pairs outside of entrances to act as guardians for the home. Shop a selection of foo dogs on 1stDibs.
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    Fire dogs are used for holding logs in a fireplace. You will sometimes see them referred to as andirons. Most fire dogs feature metal construction. Designs range from very simple brackets to elaborate decorations with ornate bases and finials. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage fire dogs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What the meaning of foo dog artwork is largely comes down to personal interpretation. Traditionally, the figures, also called guardian lions, represent protection, success, wealth and good fortune. Because they originate from China, the lion-dog hybrid creatures sometimes symbolize Chinese culture. On 1stDibs, find a variety of foo dog artwork.
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    Traditional foo dogs, also known as fu dogs and lion dogs, are made from stone. Foo dogs are traditional Chinese ornaments believed to be guardians of the home, with pairs being displayed at the entrances. Shop a wide selection of authentic foo dogs through 1stDibs.
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    A firedog, or andiron, is a pair of bracket supports used in an open fireplace on which to place logs. They allow air to circulate under the logs to facilitate efficient burning and to prevent excess smoke. On 1stDibs, find a collection of firedogs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    George Rodrigue is especially famous for painting dogs. Although many artists, from Francisco Goya to Andy Warhol, depicted dogs in their work, Rodrigue created a series of “Blue Dog” paintings that became very popular during the 1990s. These paintings are frequently reproduced as posters and prints. Shop a selection of authentic George Rodrigue art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The RCA dog Nipper was a mixed breed. He was part bull terrier and part fox terrier. Francis Barraud depicted the curious dog in his painting His Master’s Voice, which Gramophone Company Ltd. trademarked. In 1929, RCA obtained the U.S. rights to the image. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage RCA electronics.
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    Best leather dog collar is a matter of preference. While buying leather collars for dogs, look for durability and think about sizing — measure your dog's neck and make sure the collar you’re interested in will fit your dog. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of leather dog collars to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese foo dogs are called “shishi” in China, which translates to “stone lion”. Shishi were traditionally placed in pairs outside of palaces, offices, temples and bridges to protect the home from evil spirits. Browse a selection of antique foo dog sculptures on 1stDibs.
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    Many renaissance paintings include dogs to represent companionship and loyalty. Dogs were portrayed as pets or work dogs, and could also represent a symbol of social status. Find a selection of renaissance-era art from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few signs to look for to authenticate an antique Staffordshire dog figurine. Antique figurines are press molded and feature a small hole in the base, rather than a larger one. The quality of the painting is highly detailed and gilded detail may be worn a bit with age. It is always best to have a professional verify if your figurine is authentic. Shop a range of expertly vetted Staffordshire dog figures on 1stDibs.
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    The Blue Dog painting by George Rodrigue was inspired by the artist’s dog, a spaniel-terrier blend named Tiffany, as well as the legendary Cajun creature called the Loup-garou. Browse an array of artist George Rodrigue’s pieces and prints from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    George Rodrigue created the Blue Dog painting. The piece is actually part of a larger series of the American painter's artwork inspired by the Cajun mythological creature called the loup-garou. On 1st 1stDibs, find a collection of George Rodrigue art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Jeff Koons made Balloon Dog to symbolize the human experience. In an interview, he said, "I've always enjoyed balloon animals because they're like us ... We're balloons. You take a breath and you inhale, it's an optimism. You exhale, and it's kind of a symbol of death.” From 1994 to 2000, Koons produced versions of the sculpture in yellow, orange, blue, magenta and red. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of fine art.