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Jim Dine
(American, b. 1935)
Double Portrait of Joel Grey
Estimate: $6,000-$8,000
Passed
Live Auction
Master of Ceremonies: The Joel Grey Collection
Location
Philadelphia
Size
Larger: 26 x 22 1/4 inches.
Description
Jim Dine
(American, b. 1935)
Double Portrait of Joel Grey
charcoal on two sheets of paper
one signed Jim Dine (upper center); other signed Jim Dine and located N.Y.C. (upper center), dedicated 'for Joel - love Jimmy' (lower center)
Larger: 26 x 22 1/4 inches.
The Collection of Joel Grey
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Framed: 30 x 45 inches.two sheets, framed togetherLarger: 26 x 22 1/4 inches.Smaller: 23 x 18 1/4 inches.Both sheets have multiple pin holes in corners and along edges. In the larger image, there is an approx. 1 in. tear at bottom center and another at top left near the left edge. Both sheets appear to be mounted to the mat in the four corners verso and paper is slightly undulating. The smaller image has several soft handling creases. See Specialist's photos for more details.
Signature
one signed Jim Dine (upper center); other signed Jim Dine and located N.Y.C. (upper center), dedicated 'for Joel - love Jimmy' (lower center)
Provenance
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.Among the highlights is this Double Portrait of Joel Grey, a striking pair of charcoal drawings in which Dine captures the actor’s presence with both tenderness and immediacy. This work is a powerful testament to their enduring friendship and mutual admiration.