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.

This Double Portrait of Joel Grey, is 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.

Framed: 30 x 45 inches.
two sheets, framed together
Larger: 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. Please request additional images.

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