- 604
Francis Newton Souza
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Francis Newton Souza
- Untitled (Set of Eight Erotic Drawings)
- Signed and dated 'Souza 63' center left; Dated '1967' upper right; Signed and dated 'Souza 61' upper right; Signed and dated 'Souza 62' upper left; Signed and dated ' (7) / Souza 63' upper left; Signed and dated 'Souza 1962' upper left; Signed and dated 'Souza 62' upper center; Signed and dated 'Souza 62' upper right
- Ink on paper laid on card; ink on tracing paper; Pencil on paper; Felt tip pen on paper; Pencil on paper; Ink on paper; Felt tip pen on tracing paper; Felt tip pen on tracing paper
- 21⅞ x 17 in. (55.7 x 43.2 cm.); 16¾ x 13⅝ in. (42.6 x 34.4 cm.); 9¾ x 14 in. (25 x 35.5 cm.); 8 x 13 in. (20.3 x 33 cm.); 8 x 12⅜ in. (20.3 x 30.8 cm.); 11 x 8¾ in. (27.9 x 22.2 cm.); 10⅛ x 10 in. (25.6 x 25.2 cm.); 7⅞ x 9⅜ in. (20 x 24 cm.)
- Executed in 1963; Executed in 1967; Executed in 1961; Executed in 1962; Executed in 1962; Executed in 1962; Executed in 1962; Executed in 1962
Condition
First work
Minor discoloration in work and a crease in the lower right.
Second work
Minor creasing along the edges and a small pin-sized hole in the lower right.
Third work
Creasing in the work most notable in the bottom quadrant.
Fourth work
Minor creasing along the top edge and minor wear in the lower bottom corners.
Fifth work
Minor creasing along the edges.
Sixth work
Minor crease in the lower right corner
Seventh work
Minor stain in the upper right.
Eighth work
Minor discoloration along corners and wear in bottom center edge.
All works are in very good condition and unframed. These lots have not been inspected outside their temporary 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.
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.