Jim Dine: Three Hearts

Two's company. Here are three hearts by Jim Dine presented in honor of Valentine's Day. Why not?

Jim Dine, Untitled (Three Hearts), 1976

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Jim Dine, Untitled (Three Hearts), 1976

Note:  Whatever your preference, pop art hearts or bathrobes, you may enjoy more of Jim Dine's artwork here.

My recent post on "Cover Story:  The New Yorker in Westport" is mentioned by Michael Maslin on Ink Spill here.

Don't tell me you forgot Valentine's Day?  That's a no-no. Better get some romantic ideas here.

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Double Hearts VII

Jim Dine's hearts aren't valentines so much as pop art elements to be explored in countless variations. So while they're not exactly romantic, the symbol of love is nevertheless a powerful one, and the treatment is often quite beautiful.

Jim Dine (b. 1935) 

Double Hearts VII 

Signed and dated 'Jim Dine 1970' (lower right) gouache on board 7 7/8 x 10 5/8 in. (19.8 x 26.9 cm.) 

Painted in 1970. 

Price Realized 

$46,600
• Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and do not reflect costs, financing fees or application of buyer’s or seller’s credits.

Estimate

$40,000 - $60,000

Sale Information

Sale 1970 Lot 273

Post-War And Contemporary First Open 

1 April 2008 

New York, Rockefeller Plaza

Provenance

Gift of the artist

Jeremiah Dine, New York

Jonathan Novak Contemporary Art, Los Angeles

Acquired from the above by the present owner 

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Note:  My prior post on a Jim Dine bathrobe is here. Try it on for size.

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