Mark Rothko Oil on canvas

Updated October 15, 2026

Title: Dark Green, Blue and Pale Blue Fields on Violet Technique: Oil on canvas Measures: 44 x 29 inches (approximately 111.8 x 73.7 cm) Year: 1953 Condition: Appears in good overall condition. The painted surface displays layered, softly brushed color with feathered edges and visible brushwork throughout. Minor surface wear, small scattered specks, and age-related imperfections may be present. Presented unframed. Condition is described from the photographs supplied. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description. Provenance: Private collection, Stockholm; reportedly in private ownership since the late 1960s. Specific acquisition details were not provided. Visual Description: A contemplative abstract composition of stacked rectangular color fields floating on a deep violet ground. A large field of dark forest green, nearly black, occupies the upper portion, its surface brushed with subtle lighter passages that suggest an inner glow. Beneath it, a narrow horizontal band of luminous blue stretches across the canvas, separated from the fields above and below by thin margins of violet. The lower half is filled by a broad rectangle of pale powder blue with soft, irregular edges that dissolve gently into the surrounding ground. Rendered in the Color Field style of Mark Rothko, the work emphasizes chromatic resonance, softly bleeding edges, and meditative stillness, recalling the artist’s celebrated stacked-rectangle paintings of the early 1950s. This composition reflects stylistic elements commonly associated with major figures in modern and contemporary art. For additional information regarding certification, provenance, or any inquiries about this piece or other items, please don’t hesitate to contact us through the HiBid platform. A secondary market exists for uncatalogued artworks like this one, which often results in lower estimated and sale prices compared to catalogued artist works. If you have any specific questions or require further assistance in understanding the value, context, or details of this artwork, we are here to help and provide any additional information you may need.

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