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# Francis Newton Souza (1924–2002)

## What is Francis Newton Souza’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 326 | $116,375 |
| Other | 99 | $15,169 |
| Works on paper | 394 | $9,363 |
| Prints | 15 | $3,482 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**3 Francis Newton Souza works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Francis Newton Souza work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.