47 of 98 lots
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Jim Dine (American, b. 1935) Nancy, 1997
Estimate: $400-$600
Passed
Live Auction
Master of Ceremonies: The Joel Grey Collection
Size
Image: 15 1/2 x 15 3/4 inches.
Description
Jim Dine

(American, b. 1935)

Nancy, 1997

photogravure

signed and dedicated for Joel, Happy B'day. April 1997 / love, Jimmy in pencil; signed, dated and annotated A/P in pencil, verso

Image: 15 1/2 x 15 3/4 inches.


The Collection of Joel Grey

Condition
FramedSheet: 21 x 20 1/4 inches.In largely good condition. Paper is toned slightly with light and time. Very slight undulation to paper - most noticeably to righthand side, where paper appears to almost make contact with glass. Extreme edges are lightly yellowing in the margins. A few small bumps are also apparent along extreme edges of margins- see specialist photos for details.
Signature
signed and dedicated for Joel, Happy B'day. April 1997 / love, Jimmy in pencil; signed, dated and annotated A/P in pencil, verso
Provenance
Provenance:The Artist.Gifted from the above in 1997.Lot Note:Joel Grey was introduced to Jim Dine by his childhood friend R.B. Kitaj, forging a connection that blossomed into a lasting creative friendship. The two artists remained close, and Dine’s affection for Grey is evident in the deeply personal nature of the works he made for him. Nearly every piece by Dine in Grey’s collection bears a handwritten inscription or dedication, underscoring the intimacy of their bond.