JEFF KOONS (B. 1955) Original Signed & Dated...

Updated October 23, 2026

Lot number	7
Estimate	12,000.00 - 18,000.00 USD
Auction	Jewelry, Watches, Memorabilia and Art Auction
Date	November 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM CST
Auction house	PCH Signature Auctions
Location	Lewisville, Texas

Postcard Drawing — “Teddy Bear with ‘I HEART YOU’ / Amore”. JEFF KOONS (B. 1955) Original Signed & Dated Postcard Drawing — “Teddy Bear with ‘I HEART YOU’ / Amore” Date: November 24, 2014 Medium: Black marker drawing over printed postcard Signature: Signed and dated “Jeff Koons 11/24/14” at the bottom of the image Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.5 inches (approx.) Verso: Blank; light adhesive residue from prior mounting Presentation: Custom-designed frame Provenance: Consigned by the D’Haese family, renowned Belgian sculptors and close associates of the artist A rare, intimate, and highly collectible original postcard drawing by Jeff Koons, signed and dated November 24, 2014. Executed in bold black marker directly over a printed postcard, the composition depicts a teddy bear elevated on a pedestal, holding an “I HEART YOU” sign and wearing a shirt emblazoned with the word “Amore.” The imagery is unmistakably Koons: direct, sentimental, and disarmingly sincere, transforming a mass-produced object into a singular work of contemporary art. Teddy bears are a recurring and deeply resonant motif in Koons’s oeuvre, symbolizing innocence, affection, nostalgia, and the universal language of love. Here, Koons amplifies these themes through explicit textual elements—“I HEART YOU” and “Amore”—creating a work that communicates instantly and emotionally. The pedestal elevates the subject into an object of reverence, a familiar Koons strategy that blurs the boundary between everyday kitsch and fine art iconography. Dated 2014, this drawing belongs to a mature and highly desirable period of Koons’s career, long after his establishment as one of the most influential artists of the contemporary era. Small, hand-drawn works from this period are particularly sought after, as they provide a rare, unmediated connection to the artist’s hand—distinct from the large-scale, studio-driven sculptures for which he is best known. The postcard format further underscores Koons’s enduring engagement with popular communication, intimacy, and accessibility. The postcard was originally adhered to cardboard for presentation but has since been carefully removed, leaving only minimal adhesive residue on the reverse. The blank verso keeps the visual focus on the drawing itself. Presented in a custom-designed frame, the work is immediately display-ready, offering both preservation and visual impact while maintaining the charm and immediacy of the original object. Historical Significance Original signed postcard drawings by Jeff Koons are scarce and occupy a unique position between personal correspondence, works on paper, and conceptual art objects. They capture Koons’s core themes—love, innocence, popular imagery, and emotional directness—at a human scale. This example, with its clear iconography and precise 2014 date, stands as a compelling doc

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