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Jim Dine
(American, b. 1935)
The Channel, A Heart, My Hand, 1986
Estimate: $1,000-$1,500
Passed
Live Auction
Master of Ceremonies: The Joel Grey Collection
Location
Philadelphia
Size
Image: 19 1/2 x 46 1/2 inches.
Description
Jim Dine
(American, b. 1935)
The Channel, A Heart, My Hand, 1986
drypoint, aquatint, and powertool abrasion
faintly signed, dated and numbered 4/20, and dedicated to Joel Grey, love Nancy + Jimmy in red pencil
Image: 19 1/2 x 46 1/2 inches.
The Collection of Joel Grey
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Framed: 29 x 56 x 2 in.The print was not removed from the frame for examination. The artist's signature and dedication are faint. The paper is slightly toned, but otherwise in overall very good condition.
Signature
faintly signed, dated and numbered 4/20, and dedicated to Joel Grey, love Nancy + Jimmy in red pencil
Provenance
Published by Pace Editions, New York; printed by Aldo Crommelynck, Atelier Crommelynck, Paris. Provenance:The Artist.Gifted from the above.Literature:D'Oench & Feinberg 188Lot 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.