Mark Rothko (1903-1970), Attributed To, Untitled, Oil On Canvas
Mark Rothko (1903-1970), Attributed To, Untitled, Oil On Canvas
Size:Image Size: 115.8 × 72.6 Cm. All Measured Values Are Approximate.
Provenance And Authenticity:The Reverse Of The Canvas Bears A Large Inscription Reading "Mark Rothko" Together With The Date "1968." A Kootz Gallery, New York Label Is Affixed To The Horizontal Stretcher Bar, Accompanied By An Additional Paper Gallery Or Inventory Label. A Further Label Appears Along The Upper Stretcher And Identifies Mark Rothko, The Work As "Untitled," The Medium As Oil On Canvas, And Dimensions Corresponding Closely With The Present Measurements. The Canvas Remains Mounted On A Substantial Wooden Stretcher With A Horizontal Central Support.
Signature:Mark Rothko
Description:A Vertically Oriented Abstract Composition Dominated By Two Broad Fields Of Saturated Red-Orange Separated By A Narrow Horizontal Band Of Pale Cream And Soft White. The Upper And Lower Color Masses Are Softly Bounded, With Feathered And Irregular Edges That Allow The Surrounding Peach-Orange Ground To Remain Visible Around Their Perimeters. Subtle Tonal Variations Within The Red Fields Create A Sense Of Depth And Atmospheric Movement, While The Lighter Central Band Introduces A Moment Of Visual Suspension Between The Two Larger Forms. The Layered Surface, Diffuse Boundaries, And Restrained Arrangement Emphasize Color Relationships And Spatial Sensation Rather Than Geometric Precision.
Historical Significance:Mark Rothko Became One Of The Defining Figures Of Postwar American Abstraction Through His Development Of Large, Softly Edged Fields Of Color Intended To Create An Immersive Visual And Emotional Experience. His Mature Works Frequently Organize The Canvas Through Vertically Stacked Zones That Appear To Hover Within Surrounding Fields, Using Subtle Shifts In Hue, Transparency, And Edge Treatment To Generate Depth And Luminosity. During The Late 1960S, Rothko Continued To Explore Increasingly Concentrated Relationships Between Saturated Color And Simplified Structure. The Present Composition Reflects This Vocabulary Through Its Paired Red Fields, Pale Central Interval, And Vertically Oriented Format.
Valuation:Color-Field Compositions Associated With Rothko'S Mature Visual Language Remain Especially Significant Within The Market For Twentieth-Century American Abstraction. Works Employing Vertically Stacked Rectangular Forms, Softened Edges, And Intense Red Or Orange Tonalities Are Among The Most Immediately Recognizable Expressions Of This Tradition. The Substantial Scale, Reverse "Mark Rothko 1968" Inscription, Kootz Gallery Label, Additional Stretcher Documentation, And Strong Red-Orange Palette Contribute To The Work'S Cataloging And Collecting Interest.
Estimate:Estimate: $8,0000 - $12,0000
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Condition Is Appropriate To The Age Of The Item. The Absence Of A Condition Report Does Not Imply That The Lot Is Free From Damage And Wear. All Photos Are Professionally Color Calibrated. Please Go Through Photos For More Details On Conditions And Age; Color May Be Different Depending On Your Screen.
Mark Rothko (1903-1970), Attributed To, Untitled, Oil On Canvas
Size:Image Size: 115.8 × 72.6 Cm. All Measured Values Are Approximate.
Provenance And Authenticity:The Reverse Of The Canvas Bears A Large Inscription Reading "Mark Rothko" Together With The Date "1968." A Kootz Gallery, New York Label Is Affixed To The Horizontal Stretcher Bar, Accompanied By An Additional Paper Gallery Or Inventory Label. A Further Label Appears Along The Upper Stretcher And Identifies Mark Rothko, The Work As "Untitled," The Medium As Oil On Canvas, And Dimensions Corresponding Closely With The Present Measurements. The Canvas Remains Mounted On A Substantial Wooden Stretcher With A Horizontal Central Support.
Signature:Mark Rothko
Description:A Vertically Oriented Abstract Composition Dominated By Two Broad Fields Of Saturated Red-Orange Separated By A Narrow Horizontal Band Of Pale Cream And Soft White. The Upper And Lower Color Masses Are Softly Bounded, With Feathered And Irregular Edges That Allow The Surrounding Peach-Orange Ground To Remain Visible Around Their Perimeters. Subtle Tonal Variations Within The Red Fields Create A Sense Of Depth And Atmospheric Movement, While The Lighter Central Band Introduces A Moment Of Visual Suspension Between The Two Larger Forms. The Layered Surface, Diffuse Boundaries, And Restrained Arrangement Emphasize Color Relationships And Spatial Sensation Rather Than Geometric Precision.
Historical Significance:Mark Rothko Became One Of The Defining Figures Of Postwar American Abstraction Through His Development Of Large, Softly Edged Fields Of Color Intended To Create An Immersive Visual And Emotional Experience. His Mature Works Frequently Organize The Canvas Through Vertically Stacked Zones That Appear To Hover Within Surrounding Fields, Using Subtle Shifts In Hue, Transparency, And Edge Treatment To Generate Depth And Luminosity. During The Late 1960S, Rothko Continued To Explore Increasingly Concentrated Relationships Between Saturated Color And Simplified Structure. The Present Composition Reflects This Vocabulary Through Its Paired Red Fields, Pale Central Interval, And Vertically Oriented Format.
Valuation:Color-Field Compositions Associated With Rothko'S Mature Visual Language Remain Especially Significant Within The Market For Twentieth-Century American Abstraction. Works Employing Vertically Stacked Rectangular Forms, Softened Edges, And Intense Red Or Orange Tonalities Are Among The Most Immediately Recognizable Expressions Of This Tradition. The Substantial Scale, Reverse "Mark Rothko 1968" Inscription, Kootz Gallery Label, Additional Stretcher Documentation, And Strong Red-Orange Palette Contribute To The Work'S Cataloging And Collecting Interest.
Estimate:Estimate: $8,0000 - $12,0000
Bidders Need To Know
All The Items Are Sold As Is And All Sales Are Final. All Bidders Are Encouraged To Review Our Terms Before Bidding.
By Registering For And/Or Placing A Bid In Any Time Auction, You Acknowledge That You Have Read, Understand, And Agree To Our Auction Terms, Shipping, And Payment Policies.
We Encourage All Buyers To Ask For Condition Reports And/Or Other Photos Before Bidding. If You Have Any Questions About Each Item, Email Is The Best Way To Reach Us. Email Newyork@Timeauctionglobal.Com So We May Assist You In Your Assessment.
Condition Is Appropriate To The Age Of The Item. The Absence Of A Condition Report Does Not Imply That The Lot Is Free From Damage And Wear. All Photos Are Professionally Color Calibrated. Please Go Through Photos For More Details On Conditions And Age; Color May Be Different Depending On Your Screen.
