Details

Provenance

The Pace Gallery, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1977

Literature

David Shapiro, Jim Dine, Painting What One Is , New York, 1981, pl. 159, illustrated Constance W. Glenn, Jim Dine Drawings , New York, 1985, pl. 79, p. 114, illustrated in color Condition Not examined out of frame; whole sheet visible. Sheet has deckled edges. Very thick paper. Appears to be mounted to the backing at corners and at points along the sides. Sheet is rippled especially along bottom. Pin holes in upper corners. Sheet is abraded in areas (inherent to artist's method). Very small paper fragment fallen from sheet and loose in frame. Framed behind glass. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalog summary

Jim Dine The Thin Model signed and dated 1976 charcoal, oil, crayon and paper collage on paper 45 1/2 by 31 1/2 in. 115.6 by 80 cm. Provenance The Pace Gallery, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1977 Literature David Shapiro, Jim Dine, Painting What One Is , New York, 1981, pl. 159, illustrated Constance W. Glenn, Jim Dine Drawings , New York, 1985, pl. 79, p. 114, illustrated in color Condition Not examined out of frame; whole sheet visible. Sheet has deckled edges. Very thick paper. Appears to be mounted to the backing at corners and at points along the sides. Sheet is rippled especially along bottom. Pin holes in upper corners. Sheet is abraded in areas (inherent to artist's method). Very small paper fragment fallen from sheet and loose in frame. Framed behind glass. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.