No. 31 (Yellow Stripe)

The Story

Mark Rothko is a leading figure of Abstract Expressionism, who left behind works conveying emotion and spiritual experience through color and form. His work, more than simple planes of color, carries a powerful visual force that draws the viewer in, and has long drawn attention in the art world. "No. 31 (Yellow Stripe)" is a work based on his signature color-field style, notable for intense color and a composition of great depth. That this work sold for a high price at auction shows that his artistic value and Abstract Expressionism still hold an important place in the contemporary art market, while also reflecting the lasting artistic influence his work has maintained over time.

In the News

At Christie's 20th-century art auction, Mark Rothko's "No. 31 (Yellow Stripe)" was the top lot, selling for $62 million, far above its estimate. This auction raised a total of $690 million and was held at Rockefeller Center in New York.

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