Visitor accidentally breaks sculpture worth RM186k at Miami art fair


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The shiny blue sculpture, one of Koons' famous "balloon dog" series, was valued at US$42,000 (RM186,140). Photo: Jeff Koons Studio

A collector visiting a contemporary art fair accidentally toppled over a small glass sculpture by renowned artist Jeff Koons, shattering it to pieces.

The shiny blue sculpture, one of Koons' famous "balloon dog" series, was valued at US$42,000 (RM186,140).

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