Rothko masterpiece damaged by child at Netherlands museum
A painting by American abstract artist Mark Rothko worth an estimated NZ$95.7 million has been damaged by a child at a museum in the Netherlands.
Rothko's Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8 was damaged during an "unguarded moment" at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam, a spokesperson told Algemeen Dagblad last week.
A spokesperson today told the BBC the damage to the masterpiece was "superficial".
"Small scratches are visible in the unvarnished paint layer in the lower part of the painting."
The spokesperson said conservators' expertise has been sought locally and abroad on how best to repair the damaged art.
"We expect that the work will be able to be shown again in the future."
It's unknown who would pay for the cost of repairs. WorldArts and CultureUK and Europe
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