Osian's Auction Catalogue The Masterpieces Series | March 2010

103 The Masterpieces SerieS 58 F.n. S ouza (1924 – 2002) Crucifixion Study Pen and ink on paper, 1959 S/d in English ‘Souza 59’ l.l. 10.6 x 8.5 in (27.0 x 21.5 cm) INR 300,000 – 450,000 US$ 6,250 – 9,380 59 F.n. S ouza (1924 – 2002) Untitled Pen and ink on paper, 1961 S/d in English ‘Souza 1961’ t.r. Inscribed in English ‘LONDON GROUP 1961’ and details of an exhibition on verso. 9.7 x 7.2 in (24.8 x 18.3 cm) INR 300,000 – 450,000 US$ 6,250 – 9,380 “The Roman Catholic church had an immense influence over me, not it dogmas but its services. The priest dressed in richly embroidered vestments… I would kneel and pray for hours. When the Sacristan came around with the collection plate I would drop on it, with great satisfaction, the large copper coin given me by my soul.” – Souza, 1955, p.10