Mark Rothko (1903-1970)Attributed: Untitled Abstract Composition, signed verso and dated 1948. Oil/enamel on canvas, framed.

This painting is accompanied by a receipt for two Rothko paintings from Vidreiria OIlivar in San Isisro, Peru, to the former owner Leopoldo Barton, dated 1966. Recent exportation papers from Peru are also included with the painting, and a certificate of attribution from art historian and painting conservator Bruce Wood, MFA.

Note: This painting was received rolled, and has been attached to a new stretcher. Impression of original center strainer bar is lightly impressed into the canvas, and its location can be seen verso, as a cleaner area of the canvas.

An interesting feature of the painting is the existance of two small patched repairs in the lower center. Ultraviolet light inspection revealed that the patches are original to the painting and existed before the image was applied. The paint used in the red areas shows an undercoating of flourescent red/orange pigmented paint, likely sign-painter's enamel, overpainted loosely with red oil paint.

Dimensions: 64.25x44.75 in. canvas; 66x46.75 in. frame

Provenance: Private estate, Peru; Leopoldo Barton, Lima, Peru; from Vidrieria Olivar, San Isidro, Peru.

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