I want to buy 2 Hearts, a woodcut by the artist Jim Dine.  Must be in
excellent condition.

Please find me someone who is selling now in the US.

Again, the print must:

1) Be 2 hearts by Jim Dine
2) Be in excellent condition
3) Be CONFIRMED as available for immediate purchase somewhere in the US.

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Request for Question Clarification by tox-ga on 18 Jul 2004 17:45 PDT

r2-ga,
I have talked to several dealers of Jim Dine's work and have
discovered a similar painting, Lemon Moon, which may be of interest. I
realize this has been offerred to you before, but before you make your
decision, you might want to consider the following information that I
have dug up for you.

Two Hearts, created in 1995 as a special project for Best 
Buddies, an organization that is dedicated to lasting friendships and job 
training opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. It was an 
edition of 60. It was used as a fund raiser and special pieces like this 
rarely come up to auction. 

Of the 15 artist proofs out of this edition, these pieces were reworked and 
made into a print titled "Lemon & Moon".  It is the same print, the same 
colors, but with a few more flourishes and finishes. The great thing about 
this print is that there are only 15 of them! 

One of my contacts who is also a Jim Dine collector has commented the
two being practically indestinguishable from each other.

I have the contact information of the dealer who is offering the print
if you wish to purchase it. I have already informed the dealer of your
intentions and he is waiting on your reply. Let me know what you
think.

Cheers,
Tox-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by tox-ga on 27 Jul 2004 06:26 PDT

r2-ga,
The dealer has been kind enough to put the piece on hold for you.
Please respond whether Lemon Moon is acceptable or not so the piece
can be released from hold. Thank you.

Cheers,
Tox-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 29 Jul 2004 06:36 PDT

Hello r2,

I've been looking into your question along with several other researchers.

I can basically confirm what they've found thus far -- the Two Hearts
piece is not available for sale anywhere.

However, the very similar piece, Lemon and Moon, is available in very
limited numbers.  I've identified one gallery that has it immediately
available for $14,000.

Please let the researchers here know if this option is of interest to you.

Thanks,

pafalafa-ga


Two Hearts , 1995
9 color monoprint/woodcut diptych with hand-coloring
31 1/4 in x 41 3/4 in 



Lemon & Moon, 2000
Woodcut relief with hand painting
31 ¼? x 41 ¾?

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Clarification of Question by r2-ga on 31 Jul 2004 18:48 PDT

Hi guys.  I thank you for your work, but i'm sorry to say I'm only
interested in 2 hearts.

Thanks anyway!