Hi Premala,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Souza's works have been increasing in popularity and value in recent years; several international auction houses - such as Christie's, Sotheby's and Bonhams - now include his work in their contemporary Southeast Asian sales, which have a global audience.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

Francis Newton (F.N.) Souza (United States, India, England, 1924 - 2002)
"Nude Woman", 1957
oil on canvas
signed and dated upper left
42 by 31 inches
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: inherited
$20,000-30,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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