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Jim Dine
(American, b. 1935)
Untitled (Hyacinths), 1991
Estimate: $2,000-$4,000
Sold
$1,000
Live Auction
Master of Ceremonies: The Joel Grey Collection
Location
Philadelphia
Size
11 x 9 1/4 inches.
Description
Jim Dine
(American, b. 1935)
Untitled (Hyacinths), 1991
graphite, charcoal and watercolor on paper
signed Jim Dine and dated (upper right), dedicated HAPPY B'day Palley love from Nance and me. APRIL 1992 (along top right edge), and located Paris (lower right)
11 x 9 1/4 inches.
The Collection of Joel Grey
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Framed: 21 x 18 1/2 inches.In overall very good condition. Some soiling, including fingerprints, and gentle creasing apparent, presumably in the making and due to light handling. Pinholes present at top left and right corners. Work was not examined out of frame.
Signature
signed Jim Dine and dated (upper right), dedicated HAPPY B'day Palley love from Nance and me. APRIL 1992 (along top right edge), and located Paris (lower right)
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.