Lot 225
  • 225

Francis Newton Souza (1924 - 2002)

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Francis Newton Souza
  • Untitled (Lemon Grove with Buildings)
  • Signed and dated 'Souza 92' upper left center
  • Acrylic on paper
  • 14 3/8 by 21 3/8 in. (36.5 by 54.3 cm.)
  • Painted in 1992

Provenance

 Property from the estate of a private collector, Hong Kong, circa 1990s

Acquired from the above

Condition

This work is in good overall condition. There is craquelure and there are minor flecks of paint loss and very minute surface accretions in areas of thick impasto. There is slight buckling in the paper consistent with the medium. This lot is exhibited in a temporary frame.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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