1953 Mark Rothko Could Sell For More Than $25 Million

Southeby's intends to auction the above Rothko canvas at its  contemporary art auction in New York on Nov. 14. Is a painting from 1953 actually contemporary in 2019? How can a work of art that's 66 years old be contemporary? Or, for that matter be worth as much as well-cared for F-15 Eagle fighter jet?

The painting is 163.8 x 89.5 cm or 64 1/2 x 35 1/4".  If it's sold for as much as expected it will go for $11,000 per square inch.



Rothko himself, when still alive. He hung up his spray gun in 1970.

 
This Rothko was auctioned off at the May 13 Christie's sale for $5,382,500.