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FRANCIS NEWTON SOUZA | Untitled (Woman); Untitled (Man in Motion)
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Francis Newton Souza
- Untitled (Woman); Untitled (Man in Motion)
- Signed and dated 'Souza / 1948' lower leftSigned 'Souza' lower left edge and dated '1954' center top edge
- Ink on paper; Pencil on paper
- 13 ½ x 8 ¼ in. (34.2 x 20.9 cm.); 14 ⅝ x 15 ⅛ in. (37.1 x 38.4 cm.)
- Executed in 1948; Executed in 1954
Provenance
The Estate of Francis Newton Souza
Christie's London, 9 June 2010, lot 98 and 131
Christie's London, 9 June 2010, lot 98 and 131
Condition
Untitled (Woman): There is wear and creasing in the work, for example along the upper and lower edge and in the middle in the form of a horizontal line which appears to be an inherent fold. The charcoal smudge marks also appear inherent. Untitled (Man in Motion): There is wear and creasing in the work, for example, a vertical crease parallel to the right edge. Pin sized holes are present on all corners. Two minor tears center of the left edge. This work is 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.
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.