The motif of the present lot was initially adopted by Jim Dine in the early 1960’s after the artist came across an advert for bathrobes in the New York Times Magazine. For Dine, the robe represented a self-portrait; the outline of the garment echoing his physical presence and yet the banality of a nondescript everyday item gave cause to an emotive personal portrayal. Dine has consistently revisited this theme throughout his career. The present example, which features two crimson colored gowns set amid bright flecks of color, layers this autobiographical insight with a vibrancy that plays contrast to the vacant bathrobes. The solitary figure outlines embedded in their busy colorful surroundings contemplate the juxtaposition of the artist’s interior life with the public consumption of his creative output.

Born in Ohio, 1935, Dine’s work is often associated with the American pop art movement, having shared countless shows with contemporaries such as Roy Lichtenstien and Andy Warhol. His diverse artistic output in a variety of media, which also includes print-making, sculpture and performance art, has forged a highly prolific career and seen the artist stage approximately 300 solo exhibitions worldwide. The present lot exemplifies this oeuvre with one of his most recognizable subjects and encompasses the artists unwavering analysis of self-expression.