Francis Newton Souza (1924–2002)
What is Francis Newton Souza’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,021 auction results for Francis Newton Souza at 26 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $28,271 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,879–$92,931, n=88). The auction record is $14,725,000 for Untitled (Head) (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Head), 1962 | Oil paint | $14,725,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Houses in Hampstead, 1962 | Oil paint | $7,597,908 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Emperor, 1957 | Oil paint | $6,941,896 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | The Lovers, 1960 | Oil paint | $4,890,000 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Birth, 1955 | Oil paint | $4,085,000 | Christie's | Sep 2015 |
| 6 | Priest with Chalice, 1953 | Oil paint | $3,922,000 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Man and Woman, 1954 | Oil on board | $2,561,191 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 8 | Untitled (Mountain with Houses), 1961 | Oil paint | $2,304,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2020 |
| 9 | Woman with Lamp, 1949 | Oil on board | $2,304,000 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Still Life, 1958 | Oil paint | $2,160,000 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 326 | $116,375 |
| Other | 99 | $15,169 |
| Works on paper | 394 | $9,363 |
| Prints | 15 | $3,482 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 86 | $255,135 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 298 | $60,628 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 396 | $8,431 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,021 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Francis Newton Souza is an Indian artist with 1,214 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $20,160. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Francis Newton Souza sold in 2026 for $512,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,017 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Newton Souza work is $20,160.
The median Francis Newton Souza work on paper sells for $8,406 across 490 lots.
The median Francis Newton Souza painting sells for $126,319 across 363 lots.
The median Francis Newton Souza print sells for $7,330 across 36 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Francis Newton Souza work on papers typically sell for $3,996–$12,500 (the middle half of 380 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Francis Newton Souza paintings typically sell for $49,470–$230,862 (the middle half of 222 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 36 | $7,330†‡ | $87,925 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 384 | $126,319†‡ | $14.7M | 94.5% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 526 | $8,406†‡ | $1.2M | 93.2% | 2026-09-16 |
| Photography | 1 | $6,136† | $6,136† | — | 2015-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 236 | $263,227†‡ | $14.7M | — | 2026-09-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Francis Newton Souza's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (36 lots) median $7,330. Paintings (384 lots) median $126,319, record $14,725,000. A typical Francis Newton Souza painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 236 lots) the median is $263,227.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $3,113–$12,788† | $7,090† | $23,940 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $3,239–$25,280†‡ | $9,972†‡ | $87,925 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $9,772–$50,600† | $32,350† | $146,564 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 222 | $49,470–$230,862†‡ | $96,222†‡ | $14.7M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 101 | $150,000–$485,100† | $269,997† | $7.6M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 380 | $3,996–$12,500†‡ | $7,064†‡ | $1.2M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 97 | $11,637–$40,958†‡ | $20,160†‡ | $283,514 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $14.7M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $7.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1.1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $87,925 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $41,686‡ |
| Photography | 2015 | $6,136† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francis Newton Souza worth?
Across 1,017 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Newton Souza work is $20,160. The median Francis Newton Souza work on paper sells for $8,406 across 490 lots. The median Francis Newton Souza painting sells for $126,319 across 363 lots. The median Francis Newton Souza print sells for $7,330 across 36 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Francis Newton Souza work on papers typically sell for $3,996–$12,500 (the middle half of 380 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Francis Newton Souza paintings typically sell for $49,470–$230,862 (the middle half of 222 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Francis Newton Souza work on paper?
Based on 490 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Newton Souza work on paper is $8,406. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Francis Newton Souza's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Newton Souza work on paper is $1,187,500.
What is the average price of a Francis Newton Souza painting?
Based on 363 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Newton Souza painting is $126,319. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Francis Newton Souza's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Newton Souza painting is $14,725,000.
What is the average price of a Francis Newton Souza print?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Newton Souza print is $7,330. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Francis Newton Souza's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Newton Souza print is $87,925.
What is the average price of a small Francis Newton Souza work on paper?
Based on 380 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francis Newton Souza work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,064, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Francis Newton Souza painting?
Based on 222 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francis Newton Souza painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $96,222, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Francis Newton Souza's auction record?
Francis Newton Souza's auction record is $14,725,000, set in 2016.
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