# @sothebys on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ_nT8eFT0J
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67100832-sothebys-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-06-25T03:37:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Sotheby's (@sothebys) — https://gondola.cc/sothebys

## Caption

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.

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