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To benefit Project Perpetual's mission for worldwide access for children to lifesaving vaccines, Koons created ten unique works which were auctioned to raise over $5.5 million. Gazing Ball (Charity) is a unique plaster sculpture that incorporates three donated Hermès Birkin bags in the arms of a woman extending to a child. Birkin Bag (Shelf) is comprised of nine unique wall sculptures that incorporate donated Hermès bags as Readymade objects on mirrors.
Gazing Ball (Charity)
plaster, glass and three Birkin bags
70 x 77 5/8 x 40 3/16 inches
177.8 x 197.2 x 102.1 cm
© Jeff Koons
2014
Birkin Bag (Shelf)
handbag, mirror and acrylic
sizes vary
© Jeff Koons
2014
Gazing Ball (Charity)
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To benefit Project Perpetual's mission for worldwide access for children to lifesaving vaccines, Koons created ten unique works which were auctioned to raise over $5.5 million. Gazing Ball (Charity) is a unique plaster sculpture that incorporates three donated Hermès Birkin bags in the arms of a woman extending to a child. Birkin Bag (Shelf) is comprised of nine unique wall sculptures that incorporate donated Hermès bags as Readymade objects on mirrors.
Gazing Ball (Charity)
plaster, glass and three Birkin bags
70 x 77 5/8 x 40 3/16 inches
177.8 x 197.2 x 102.1 cm
© Jeff Koons
2014
Birkin Bag (Shelf)
handbag, mirror and acrylic
sizes vary
© Jeff Koons
2014
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![Birkin Bag Black (Shelf) - Bag donated by Sofia Coppola Birkin Bag Black (Shelf) - Bag donated by Sofia Coppola](https://dev.jeffkoons.com/sites/default/files/artwork-images/gazingballcharity03.jpg)
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