F N Souza (1924–2002)
What is F N Souza’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 663 auction results for F N Souza at 3 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,034 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,401–$46,556, n=96). The auction record is $2,300,658 for Six Gentlemen of Our Times (2025, Saffronart). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Six Gentlemen of Our Times, 1955 | Pen and ink on paper | $2,300,658 | Saffronart | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Christ in a Village, 1958 | Oil on board | $1,624,995 | Saffronart | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Hanuman the Monkey God, 1965 | Gouache on paper | $1,624,995 | Saffronart | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled (Pieta), 1987 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,072,942 | Saffronart | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled (Night Landscape with Flowering Trees), 1956 | Oil on board | $676,126 | Saffronart | Jul 2021 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1963 | Oil pastel and polyvinyl acetate on canvas | $587,622 | AstaGuru Auction House | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (Landscape), 1994 | Oil on canvas | $536,927 | AstaGuru Auction House | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1994 | Oil on canvas | $477,616 | AstaGuru Auction House | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled (Veiled Nude), 1964 | Oil on canvas | $429,177 | Saffronart | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | Portrait of Husain, 1948 | Oil on board | $407,380 | Saffronart | Sep 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $72,985 |
| Prints | 6 | $13,391 |
| Other | 32 | $9,596 |
| Works on paper | 197 | $9,090 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $288,159 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 67 | $57,316 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 198 | $8,307 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 663 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
F N Souza is an Indian artist with 733 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $8,090. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by F N Souza sold in 2026 for $22,616, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full F N Souza record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View F N Souza on OpeningBid →What is a F N Souza work worth?
Across 663 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a F N Souza work is $8,090.
The median F N Souza work on paper sells for $6,034 across 354 lots.
The median F N Souza painting sells for $57,224 across 116 lots.
The median F N Souza print sells for $11,308 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) F N Souza work on papers typically sell for $2,165–$12,585 (the middle half of 197 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) F N Souza paintings typically sell for $1,908–$99,724 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $11,308 | $31,473 | — | 2026-09-21 |
| Paintings | 116 | $57,224† | $1.6M | — | 2026-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 354 | $6,034† | $2.3M | — | 2026-09-21 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2015-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 34 | $287,138† | $2.3M | — | 2026-09-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
F N Souza's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $11,308. Paintings (116 lots) median $57,224, record $1,624,995. A typical F N Souza painting sells for around 5.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 34 lots) the median is $287,138.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $4,958–$28,276† | $13,359† | $126,591 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $1,908–$99,724† | $57,270† | $407,380 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $28,765–$402,381† | $149,369† | $1.6M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 197 | $2,165–$12,585† | $5,978† | $2.3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $282–$35,620† | $15,147† | $1.6M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2.3M |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1.6M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1.1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $31,473 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $15,474 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a F N Souza worth?
Across 663 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a F N Souza work is $8,090. The median F N Souza work on paper sells for $6,034 across 354 lots. The median F N Souza painting sells for $57,224 across 116 lots. The median F N Souza print sells for $11,308 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) F N Souza work on papers typically sell for $2,165–$12,585 (the middle half of 197 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) F N Souza paintings typically sell for $1,908–$99,724 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a F N Souza work on paper?
Based on 354 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a F N Souza work on paper is $6,034. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is F N Souza's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a F N Souza work on paper is $2,300,658.
What is the average price of a F N Souza painting?
Based on 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a F N Souza painting is $57,224. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is F N Souza's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a F N Souza painting is $1,624,995.
What is the average price of a small F N Souza work on paper?
Based on 197 sold lots, the median auction price of a small F N Souza work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,978, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium F N Souza painting?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium F N Souza painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $57,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is F N Souza's auction record?
F N Souza's auction record is $2,300,658, set in 2025.
See the full F N Souza record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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