Seldes, Lee
The Legacy of Mark Rothko
- ISBN 13:
- 9780306807251
- author:
- Seldes, Lee
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Da Capo Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 432
- Genre:
- History of art & design styles: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Legacy Of Mark Rothko by Lee Seldes In 1970, the life and legacy of Mark Rothko were forever changed with his apparent suicide. However, within months of his funeral, his executors made a shocking decision: to relinquish his entire body of work - 800 paintings - to the Marlborough Galleries for a fraction of their real worth. This move sparked a lawsuit by Rothko's daughter, which would expose a web of corruption in the international art trade. The suit revealed a complex and disturbing tale of deception, conspiracy, and betrayal. It was alleged that Rothko had been misled during his lifetime, and that after his death, his executors and the Marlborough Galleries engaged in a series of shady dealings, including forgery, fraud, and money laundering. This book tells the story of how one family's tragedy became a scandal that rocked the art world. With meticulous research and a keen eye for detail, Lee Seldes uncovers the truth behind Rothko's legacy and the events that led to its sale.
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