'Not a Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog Money Box
Last updated: 5 October 2026
This balloon dog money box is a glossy red ceramic piggy bank in the shape of a twisted party balloon, the same shape Jeff Koons made famous in mirror-polished steel. It is a decorative ornament for a shelf or desk, with a coin slot for saving up.
Amazon UK lists it at £24.13, sold by Liningning168 and shipped from abroad, with free delivery estimated for 19 November to 3 December. Price and delivery checked on 5 October 2026.
If you are buying it as a Christmas present, order it in October to leave room for that delivery window.
Buy the balloon dog money box on Amazon, £24
Why a balloon dog
Jeff Koons started his Celebration series in 1994, and the balloon dogs are its best-known pieces. They are huge sculptures in stainless steel, polished to a mirror finish and coated in transparent colour so they look like inflated party balloons. In 2013, Balloon Dog (Orange), a 12-foot sculpture, sold at Christie's in New York for $58.4 million, a record at the time for a work by a living artist.
That sale turned the twisted-balloon dog into one of the most copied shapes in home decor. So this money box borrows the look for about £24, without any connection to Koons or his studio.
What you get
The listing describes a ceramic money box in a glossy red finish, shaped like a balloon dog. It has a coin slot for saving. The seller sells it as an ornament for a living room or a child's bedroom.
The listing does not give exact dimensions for this colour, and it has no customer reviews yet. Amazon's 30-day returns window applies, which covers you if the size or finish is not what you expected.
Who it suits
It suits anyone with a soft spot for pop art and a sense of humour about the art market. It also works as a first money box for a child, since ceramic feels more grown-up than plastic. If you want an official Koons balloon dog, he made one with Hublot: the Hublot Balloon Dog watch, at £19,700.
Things to know before you buy
- Delivery time: the item ships from abroad, so Amazon's estimate on 5 October 2026 was 19 November to 3 December.
- Ceramic: it will chip or break if it falls, so a high shelf beats a toddler's bedroom floor.
- Getting coins out: the listing does not say whether there is a stopper underneath. If it has none, emptying it means shaking the coins back out through the slot.
- Unofficial: this is a generic design, not licensed merchandise from Jeff Koons.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the balloon dog money box?
£24.13 on Amazon UK on 5 October 2026, with free delivery.
Is it a real Jeff Koons?
No. It is a ceramic money box in the shape of a balloon dog, with no link to Koons or his studio.
How long does delivery take?
It ships from abroad. On 5 October 2026 Amazon estimated delivery between 19 November and 3 December.
What is it made of?
Ceramic with a glossy red finish, according to the listing.
How much did Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog sell for?
Balloon Dog (Orange) sold at Christie's in New York in 2013 for $58.4 million. In 2019 his Rabbit sold for $91.1 million, which Guinness World Records lists as the most expensive sculpture by a living artist sold at auction.
Sources
- Guinness World Records: most expensive sculpture by a living artist
- Jeff Koons: the Celebration series
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