A Rothko work on paper made its auction debut tonight in The London Sales, presented in partnership with ritzcarltonyachtcollection and ignited a thrilling 10-minute bidding battle. The winning bid hit £9 million all in, double the low estimate. ‘Untitled’ from 1959 is one of Rothko’s legendary abstractions. Hovering atop a brilliant ground of yellow, two clouds of white and green emit a shimmering glow on its surface. The Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction totaled £97.1 million, contributing to a historic night at #SothebysLondon following Masterpieces from The Lewis Collection. The sales continue on 25 June with The Contemporary and Modern Day auctions. Register to bid at the link in bio.