Lot 1367
  • 1367

Francis Newton Souza (1924 - 2002)

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Francis Newton Souza
  • Untitled (Nude)
  • Signed and dated 'Souza 64' upper left
  • Oil on magazine paper laid on board
  • 13⅝ by 10½ in. (34.7 by 26.7 cm.)
  • Painted in 1964

Provenance

Acquired from a Washington D.C. estate in 2006

Condition

There are minor accretions on the work and the surface is uneven which is possibly due to the medium. There are very minor losses in the thicker areas of paint, only visible upon very close inspection. This work is in good overall condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.