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Francis Newton Souza
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Francis Newton Souza
- Untitled (Heads)
- Signed and dated ‘Souza 78’ upper left; Signed and dated ‘Souza 1974’ upper right; Dated ‘1968’ upper left; Dated ‘1968’ upper right; Signed and dated ‘Souza 61’ upper right; Signed and dated ‘Souza 1964’ upper left; Signed and dated ‘Souza 63’ upper right; Signed and dated ‘Souza 1972’ centre left; Signed and dated ‘Souza 1961’ upper left; Signed and dated ‘Souza 61’ upper centre (recto/verso)
- Ink and gouache on diary paper; Ink on paper laid on paper; Ink on paper; Felt tip on paper; Felt tip on diary paper; Ink on paper; Ink on paper laid on card; Ink on tracing paper; Ink on diary paper (recto/verso)
- 16.5 x 12.7 cm (6 ½ x 5 in.); 25.3 x 20.2 cm. (9 ⅞ x 8 in.); 25 x 20.2 cm. (9 ⅞ x 8 in.); 28 x 21.5 cm. (11 x 8 ½ in.); 30.5 x 20 cm. (12 x 8 in.); 30.3 x 22.5 cm. (11 ⅞ x 8 ⅞ in.); 35.5 x 25.2 cm. (14 x 9 ⅞ x 8 in.); 42.8 x 35 cm. (16 ⅞ x 13 ¾ in.); 30 x 39.5 cm. (11 ⅞ x 15 ½ in.); 30 x 39.5 cm. (11 ⅞ x 15 ½ in.) (recto/verso)
- Executed between 1961 - 1978
HEAD OF A MAN
1961
signed and dated top right
felt tip pen in diary
12 x 7 7/8 in
HEAD OF A MAN
1961
signed and dated top left
felt tip pen in diary
12 x 7 7/8 in
HEAD OF A MAN WITH BEARD
1961
signed and dated top right
felt tip pen in diary
12 x 7 7/8 in
HEAD
1978
signed and dated top left
ink and gouache on diary paper
6.5 x 5 1/8 in
HEAD OF A BEARDED MAN
1963
signed and dated top right
ink on paper laid down on card
13 x 10 in
HEAD
1968
dated top right
felt tip on paper
11 x 8 in
HEAD
1968
dated top left
ink on paper
9 x 7 7/8 in
MAN WITH BUTTONED SHIRT
1972
signed and dated centre right
ink on tracing paper
16 x 13 in
HEAD OF A WOMAN
1964
signed and dated top left
ink on paper
12 x 8 in
HEAD
1974
signed and dated top right
ink on paper laid down on paper
10 x 8 in
1961
signed and dated top right
felt tip pen in diary
12 x 7 7/8 in
HEAD OF A MAN
1961
signed and dated top left
felt tip pen in diary
12 x 7 7/8 in
HEAD OF A MAN WITH BEARD
1961
signed and dated top right
felt tip pen in diary
12 x 7 7/8 in
HEAD
1978
signed and dated top left
ink and gouache on diary paper
6.5 x 5 1/8 in
HEAD OF A BEARDED MAN
1963
signed and dated top right
ink on paper laid down on card
13 x 10 in
HEAD
1968
dated top right
felt tip on paper
11 x 8 in
HEAD
1968
dated top left
ink on paper
9 x 7 7/8 in
MAN WITH BUTTONED SHIRT
1972
signed and dated centre right
ink on tracing paper
16 x 13 in
HEAD OF A WOMAN
1964
signed and dated top left
ink on paper
12 x 8 in
HEAD
1974
signed and dated top right
ink on paper laid down on paper
10 x 8 in
Provenance
Estate of the Artist
Christie’s London, The Art of Souza: Property from the Estate of Francis Newton Souza, 9 June 2010, lots 53, 67, 79, 95, 101, 126
Christie’s London, The Art of Souza: Property from the Estate of Francis Newton Souza, 9 June 2010, lots 53, 67, 79, 95, 101, 126
Condition
The paper in all the works have yellowed slightly due to age which is expected.
1. There is a small crease in the upper left corner of the paper.
2. This work was folded in half, most likely by the artist himself and there is a crease present because of it. Other very minor creases are also visible upon close inspection and the adhesive used to attach the paper to the mount behind it has turned brown causing stains across the paper.
3. Adhesive and some handwriting on the reverse of the work is visible from the front due to the translucent paper.
4. This work was folded in half, most likely by the artist himself and there is a crease present because of it.
5. Very minor tears and creasing are visible around the corners of the work.
6 There is a small crease along the lower left edge.
7. There are minor accretions visible upon close inspection.
8. Small tears are visible along the edges of the work.
9. The surface is undulated and there are small losses to the paper along the centre especially where the notepaper has been torn out of its binding. This might have been inherent.
All these works are in good overall condition, as viewed.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."