Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Francis Newton Souza's 'Houses of Hampstead' Sets Auction Record
An artwork by Francis Newton Souza called 'Houses in Hampstead' sold for a record price at an auction.
The painting went for over $7.5 million.
This event happened at a Sotheby's auction in London.
Other South Asian art also sold, with the auction reaching $25.5 million.
Several other artists also set new auction records.
The auction showed the importance of art from the region.
Buyers were told about potential import restrictions from India to the US for certain cultural items.
Francis Newton Souza's 'Houses of Hampstead' set a new auction record in London.
The artwork fetched over USD 7.5 million at Sotheby's.
The auction, featuring South Asian art, totaled USD 25.5 million.
Several artists achieved new world auction records.
Buyers were informed of potential import restrictions on some Indian cultural items.
- Who
- Goan artist Francis Newton Souza
- What
- Set a new art world auction record.
- When
- The auction occurred this week.
- Where
- London, at a Sotheby’s auction.
- Why
- The auction showcased South Asian art.
- Artist
- Francis Newton Souza
- Artwork
- 'Houses of Hampstead'
- Auction House
- Sotheby's
- Location
- London
- Sale Total
- USD 25.5 million