"Bubble dog" cost 42,000 USD was broken but still a lot of people visit

A visitor to the exhibition accidentally smashed a piece of porcelain art worth USD $42,000. The work of famous American artist Jeff Koons.

A woman accidentally knocked over the statue of Jeff Koons' "Balloon Dog" while admiring it up close, shattering the work. It just happened Thursday night at Bel-Air Fine Art in Miami, Florida.

The work "Balloon dog" in blue porcelain made by famous American artist Jeff Koons was shattered

The creation of this "balloon dog" continued for two decades until a recent incident occurred. Fortunately, the work of the woman involved in the accident is insured, so the economic loss of the owner of the work will be borne by the insurance company. A woman who accidentally damages a work does not have to pay for damages.

Between 1994 and 2000, artist Jeff Koons made many "Balloon Dog" works using different materials. These works are similar in shape but vary in material, size, size, and color.

The pieces that were smashed last week were tiny blue porcelain pieces by artist Jeff Koons.

The work of artist Jeff Koons is very popular in the market. In 2013, a large orange "Balloon Dog" piece was on the market for $58.4 million. In 2016, one of Jeff Koons' works "Balloon Dog" was also broken due to an accident.

Artist Jeff Koons has made a lot of "Balloon Dog" works with different materials

At that time, the artist shared with his voice: "I am also a little embarrassed when something like this happens, but you know, it is just a piece of porcelain in the end, and everything is lucky. Fortunately, the problem is solved simply. When something like this happens, I always tell myself that everything can still be remade."