Lot 593
  • 593

Francis Newton Souza

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • Francis Newton Souza
  • Untitled (Six double-sided studies)
  • Signed and dated 'Souza / 1941' upper right and further signed and dated 'Souza / 1941' upper right; Signed and dated 'Souza / 1942' lower left and further signed and dated 'Souza / 1942' upper right; Signed and dated 'Souza / 1941' upper right and further signed and dated 'Souza / 1941' upper left; Signed and dated 'Souza 1942' upper right and further signed, dated and inscribed 'ABDUCTOR / OF BIG TOE ABDUCTOR / SHORT EXTENSORS / DEEP / FLEXORS / Souza / 1942' lower left; Signed and dated 'Souza / 1941' lower left and further signed and dated 'Souza / 1941' lower right; Signed and dated 'Souza 1942' lower center
  • Pencil on paper; Pencil and ink on laminated paper, Pencil on paper; Pencil and ink on laminated paper; Pencil on paper; Pencil on laminated paper 
  • 8 x 6⅜ in. (20.5 x 16.2 cm.); 7⅞ x 6¼ in. (19.9 x 16 cm.); 8 x 6¼ in. (20.5 x 16 cm.); 7⅞ x 6⅜ in. (19.9 x 16.2 cm.); 8 x 6¼ in. (20.5 x 16 cm.); 7⅞ x 6¼ in. (19.9 x 16 cm.)
  • Executed in 1941; Executed in 1942; Executed in 1941; Executed in 1942; Executed in 1941; Executed in 1942

Condition

First work One-sided laminated. In overall good condition. Second work Double-sided. Stain in the upper left. Small paper tear in upper right corner. Two spots of discoloration and foxing in the lower center, also visible in catalog illustration. Third work Double-sided. One pin-sized hole in the lower left. Minor stains in the lower left quadrant. A crease along the right edge, all visible in catalog illustration. Fourth work Double-sided. Two pin-sized holes along the lower right edge. Minor spot of discoloration in the lower left quadrant and upper right corner. Fifth work Double-sided. Three pin-sized holes in the lower right corner. Wear along the edges. Sixth work Double-sided; one-side lamination. All works are in very good condition and unframed. These lots have not been inspected outside their frames.
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.