Mark Rothko (American, 1903 -1970) -- Oil Painting
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This lot consists of a hand-painted oil on unstretched gessoed canvas, done in the style of modern artist Mark Rothko (American, 1903-1970). "ROTHKO" is hand-written at bottom right. This bold, color-blocked image depicts geometrical fields of pure color. Done in the understated, avant-garde style for which Rothko is so well known. This unframed piece measures approximately 26" x 20".
Mark Rothko, born Markus Yakovlevich Rothkowitz (Russian: September 25, 1903 - February 25, 1970), was an American painter of Russian Jewish descent. Although Rothko himself refused to adhere to any art movement, he is generally identified as an abstract expressionist.
PROVENANCE:
Private Collection
DIMENSIONS:
This unframed piece measures approximately 26" x 20".
Finger Lakes Estate and Auction Company has been commissioned to liquidate several private collections of fine art. The pieces in this auction came from established collectors both in the United States and Europe.
Lots that do not carry established documented provenance nor any past auction record are described in the catalog as "in the style of". Authentication has not been established nor is it implied. Definition of "in the style of" is as follows:
In the style of [Artist Name]: The work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but there may be some question as to actual authorship.
Please use photos as part of the description. The absence of condition report does not guarantee excellent condition. Please contact us for an in-hand evaluation or for additional photos.
Mark Rothko, born Markus Yakovlevich Rothkowitz (Russian: September 25, 1903 - February 25, 1970), was an American painter of Russian Jewish descent. Although Rothko himself refused to adhere to any art movement, he is generally identified as an abstract expressionist.
PROVENANCE:
Private Collection
DIMENSIONS:
This unframed piece measures approximately 26" x 20".
Finger Lakes Estate and Auction Company has been commissioned to liquidate several private collections of fine art. The pieces in this auction came from established collectors both in the United States and Europe.
Lots that do not carry established documented provenance nor any past auction record are described in the catalog as "in the style of". Authentication has not been established nor is it implied. Definition of "in the style of" is as follows:
In the style of [Artist Name]: The work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but there may be some question as to actual authorship.
Please use photos as part of the description. The absence of condition report does not guarantee excellent condition. Please contact us for an in-hand evaluation or for additional photos.
Condition
Painting is in overall excellent condition.
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Mark Rothko (American, 1903 -1970) -- Oil Painting
Estimate $4,000 - $8,000
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