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Two Rothko paintings among items in estate sale

September 13, 2014 12:00 am • Last Updated: September 13, 2014 12:47 am

This 9.75-carat blue diamond will be among the items auctioned.

Two Mark Rothko paintings are among the objects that will be auctioned in the fall from the estate of Rachel "Bunny" Mellon, a noted horticulturist, philanthropist and heir to the Listerine fortune, Sotheby's announced Friday. The Rothkos, which have been in the Mellon collection for more than 40 years, will be offered on Nov. 10 up to $30 million each..

The auction house on Friday detailed some of the 2,000 items, including jewelry and furniture, that will be sold in a series of auctions that could realize a total of more than $100 million.

Proceeds will benefit The Gerard B. Lambert Foundation, which supports The Oak Spring Garden Library in Upperville, Virginia.

- Associated Press

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