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Francis Newton Souza
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Francis Newton Souza
- Untitled (Head in Ink); Untitled (Head in Graphite); Untitled (Man with a cigarette); Untitled (Head)
- Signed and dated 'Souza 1978' upper right; Signed and dated 'Souza 1968' upper left; Signed and dated 'Souza 64' upper right; Signed and dated 'Souza 1964' upper left
Bearing Grosvenor Gallery labels on reverse
- Ink and gouache on paper; Pencil on paper; Pencil on paper; Ink on paper
- 27.9 x 21.5 cm. (11 x 8 ½ in.); 35.5 x 28 cm. (14 x 11 in.); 30.6 x 22.8 cm. (12 x 9 in.); 25 x 20.2 cm. (9 ⅞ x 8 in.)
- Executed between 1964 - 1978
HEAD
1964
signed and dated top left
ink on paper
25 x 20 cm
MAN WITH A CIGARETTE
1964
signed and dated top right
pencil on paper
30.5 x 23 cm
UNTITLED (HEAD IN GRAPHITE)
1968
signed and dated top left
pencil on paper
35.5 x 27.7 cm
UNTITLED (HEAD IN INK)
1978
signed and dated top right
ink and gouache on paper
27.8 x 21.4 cm
1964
signed and dated top left
ink on paper
25 x 20 cm
MAN WITH A CIGARETTE
1964
signed and dated top right
pencil on paper
30.5 x 23 cm
UNTITLED (HEAD IN GRAPHITE)
1968
signed and dated top left
pencil on paper
35.5 x 27.7 cm
UNTITLED (HEAD IN INK)
1978
signed and dated top right
ink and gouache on paper
27.8 x 21.4 cm
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
Christie’s London, The Art of Souza: Property from the Estate of Francis Newton Souza, 9 June 2010, lots 53, 67, 79
Condition
The paper in all the works have yellowed slightly due to age which is expected.
1. Very minor creasing is visible throughout
2. Very minor creasing is visible throughout along with minute spots of foxing, only visible upon very close inspection.
3. This work is in good overall condition.
4. This work was folded in half, most likely by the artist himself and there is a crease present because of it. A colourless accretion is visible in the upper left corner and minute spots of foxing are visible upon very close inspection.
"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."