Jeff Koons Balloon Dog Sculpture Super Large Stainless Steel
A super large stainless steel sculpture in the style of Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog, built to your custom size and form rather than a fixed catalogue dimension. Constructed from a welded shell over an internal frame, the piece is grou
What This Piece Is
A super large stainless steel sculpture in the style of Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog, built to your custom size and form rather than a fixed catalogue dimension. Constructed from a welded shell over an internal frame, the piece is ground and polished to eliminate visible seams and achieve a continuous reflective surface. Stainless steel provides corrosion and high temperature resistance, allowing permanent installation in outdoor gardens, plazas, shopping malls, and hotel lobbies without protective enclosure. Kapur builds it from your photo, drawing, or 3D file, and inspects it at every stage from fabrication through to loading on the vessel.
Key Benefits
- Made to your custom size and form, not a fixed catalogue dimension, so it fits the actual site dimensions and sightlines
- 304 or 316 stainless steel selected based on your installation environment rather than defaulting to one grade
- Mirror or brushed finish carried across all curved surfaces so welds are not visible under daylight or artificial light
- Corrosion and high temperature resistance allow permanent outdoor use without seasonal removal or protective coating
- Built from your photo, drawing, or 3D file so a complex or iconic form like a balloon dog can be reproduced accurately
- Inspected at every stage with digital photos supplied before shipment, enabling remote approval
Buyers and Specifiers
- Landscape architects specifying a large-scale sculptural feature for a masterplan
- Property and hotel developers commissioning entrance artwork on a fixed build programme
- Public art consultants managing municipal commissions with a defined budget and timeline
- Interior designers needing a large, custom piece scaled to an existing atrium or void
- Sculpture galleries and importers sourcing large metal art from China for international distribution
What It Fixes
- Fixed catalogue sizes rarely match real site dimensions, so the piece is made to your exact drawing
- Painted steel fades and requires recoating, while stainless steel maintains its finish without a paint cycle
- Welded seams on curved forms often show under light, so joints are ground and repolished to match the surface
- Buyers cannot inspect an overseas factory, so digital photos are supplied at each production stage
- Large sculptures are damaged in transit, so each piece ships in a wooden crate with plastic or foam lining
Where This Sculpture Is Installed
Public plazas and civic squares where the sculpture is a focal point viewed from all angles
Hotel lobbies and atriums needing a large, reflective form that reads well under artificial lighting
Corporate headquarters and commercial building entrances with high visibility and branding impact
Shopping malls and retail complexes with large interior voids or rooftop gardens
Residential developments and gated communities requiring a distinctive entrance feature
Sculpture parks and municipal public art projects with a modern aesthetic
How It Is Built
- Welded shell construction over an internal steel frame for structural integrity and large spans
- Material grade selected between 304 and 316 based on exposure to coastal salt or de-icing chemicals
- Surface ground and polished after welding to remove seam lines and achieve a continuous finish
- Overall height, curvature, and shape set by the customer rather than fixed to a standard size
- Any shape reproduced from a supplied sample, photo, drawing, or 3D file
- Base plate and anchoring details prepared to match your installation foundation
Materials
- 304 stainless steel for inland gardens, plazas, and interior installations
- 316 stainless steel for coastal areas or locations exposed to de-icing salt
- Internal steel frame carrying the load behind the visible shell
- Material grade confirmed with you before cutting rather than assumed
Specification Table
| Material | 304 or 316 stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Size | Custom size |
| Shape | Any shape, curvature and height made to order |
| Finish | Polished stainless steel surface |
| Packing | Outer standard wooden crate, inner in plastic or foam |
| Production Time | 25-30 days |
| Transport Time | 15-20 days |
| Custom Input Accepted | Photo or drawing from customer |
| Application | Outdoor gardens, squares, shopping malls, hotels |
| Wind Load Rating | TBC |
How We Make It
- Confirm the form from your photo, drawing, or 3D file and agree final dimensions
- Build the internal frame and set out the curvature and structural geometry
- Cut and form the stainless steel panels to the developed surface
- Weld the shell to the frame section by section
- Grind the seams flat and polish the entire surface to the agreed finish
- Inspect, photograph, and crate for ocean freight
How It Is Checked
- Kapur runs its own QC team rather than relying on the fabrication crew to sign off their work
- Inspection at all stages from production up to loading on the vessel
- Digital pictures supplied at each stage so you can approve before the next step
- Weekly reports during the production window
- Your own QC team or third party inspector is welcome to check quality in the factory
Certifications
No certification is claimed for this piece because none is documented on our source records. Tell us what your local authority or main contractor requires and we will confirm per project before you order.
From Your Drawing to the Vessel
Every project runs through the same six stages, and you see photographs at each one before the next begins.
Enquiry
Send dimensions, a reference photo or drawing and the site conditions
Design
Our designers confirm the form, material grade and finish with you
Fabrication
Frame built, panels cut and formed, shell welded section by section
Finishing
Seams ground back and the surface polished or left to weather
Inspection
Our QC team checks each stage and sends digital pictures
Crating
Outer wooden crate, inner plastic or foam, then loading on vessel
What You Can Change
- Overall height, curvature, and shape set to your drawing
- Choice of 304 or 316 stainless steel
- Mirror polished or brushed surface finish
- Coloured or coated variants on request
- Base plate and fixing detail adapted to your foundation
- OEM and ODM orders accepted
Ordering and Care
- Send the site dimensions, viewing distance, and a reference photo or drawing when you enquire
- Confirm 304 or 316 based on distance to the sea and exposure to road salt
- Prepare a level concrete foundation matched to the base plate drawing supplied
- Allow crane access on the installation day for a tall or heavy piece
- Wash the surface with water and a soft cloth and avoid abrasive pads on a mirror finish
- Rinse more often at coastal sites to prevent salt deposits from marking the polish
How It Compares With Other Options
An honest read on the trade-offs, so the material decision is made before fabrication starts.
| Corten weathering steel sculpture | Corten develops a stable rust patina that suits planting and natural settings, while stainless steel reflects its surroundings and stays bright without surface change |
|---|---|
| Fiberglass sculpture | Fiberglass is lighter and cheaper to ship and takes any colour, but it is not as durable as stainless steel for permanent outdoor use |
| Bronze sculpture | Bronze suits figurative and classical work and develops a patina over time, while stainless steel suits modern geometric forms and requires less maintenance |
| Painted carbon steel | Painted steel is cheaper initially but requires recoating, whereas stainless steel maintains its finish without a paint cycle |
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Questions About This Sculpture
Can you make this in a size that is not listed?
Yes. Size is custom on this piece, and both curvature and height are made to your drawing. Send your dimensions and we will confirm feasibility and price.
How long does production and shipping take?
Production takes 25-30 days and ocean transport a further 15-20 days. Some items are held in stock, which shortens the production window.
Should I choose 304 or 316 stainless steel?
304 covers most inland gardens, plazas and interiors. 316 is the safer choice near the coast or where de-icing salt is used, because it resists chloride corrosion better.
Can you work from my own design?
Yes. Orders are accepted from your photo or drawing, and OEM and ODM work is welcome. Send a 3D file, a sketch or detail pictures and our design team will work from it.
How is the sculpture packed for sea freight?
Each piece ships in an outer standard wooden crate with plastic or foam lining inside to protect the polished surface during handling.
Can I inspect the sculpture before it ships?
Yes. Our QC team inspects at all stages up to loading on the vessel and supplies digital pictures, and your own QC team is welcome to check quality in our factory.
Do you supply a certificate or load calculation?
Certification and structural documentation are confirmed per project. Tell us what your local authority requires when you send the enquiry.
Request a Quote for This Sculpture
Send your dimensions, the installation site and the finish you want. We will confirm the material grade, price and production window.