Live Auction

LW: Asian Art, Jewelry & Estate Collections

Mon, Mar 30, 2026 06:00PM EDT
Lot 85

MARK ROTHKO (1903-1970), ATTRIBUTED TO, OIL ON CANVAS

Estimate: $150,000 - $170,000

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The work presents an abstract composition defined by two horizontally aligned rectangular color fields floating within a surrounding ground, with the upper form rendered in an orange tone while the lower field appears in a deeper, more saturated red; the two forms are separated by a thin band of yellow; the edges of each color field dissolve softly into the surrounding ground, producing a transition that suggests depth and atmospheric presence rather than rigid geometric boundaries; the surrounding ground is composed of warm yellow tones that frame the central fields, while the layered pigment and tonal variations create a sense of luminosity; the simplified arrangement emphasizes a pursuit of emotional immediacy through color and spatial balance.

Dimensions: Canvas: 65.2 x 90 cm. All measurements are approximate.