BROWSE THIS AUCTION
USD payment only Lot 10
 
Quick Zoom
F N Souza
(1924 - 2002)

The Trial (Christ and Pilate)



This powerful work depicts a moment from the trail of Jesus Christ by the Roman governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate, with Christ’s mortality frozen in the balance. Rendered in earthy umbers and browns with a palette knife and brush, the profile of Christ seems to be almost carved out of the impasto relief, his single empty eye stretched wide, while his matted hair recedes into the mid-browns of the board. In contrast, Pilate’s profile is shadowy...



Read More
Artist Profile
Other works of this artist in: this auction  |  entire site



  Lot 10 of 100  

WINTER AUCTION 2010
8-9 DECEMBER 2010

Estimate



Winning Bid
$50,600
Rs 21,75,800

(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)

USD payment only USD payment only. Why?


ARTWORK DETAILS

F N Souza
The Trial (Christ and Pilate)

Signed and dated in English (upper right and verso)
1984
Acrylic and oil on board
30 x 24 in (76.2 x 61 cm)

Category: Painting
Style: Figurative


 









Need help? Please check our guides on How to Bid. Auction Tips and FAQs.
Email [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Tel: +91 22 6855 4100 (Mumbai); +1 212 627 5006 (USA); +44(0) 20 7409 7974(UK); +91 11 2436 9415 (New Delhi)