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Fritz Scholder (American, 1937-2005) Buffalo Indian, 1971 Acrylic on canvas 48 x 36 inches (121.9...
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Description
Fritz Scholder (American, 1937-2005)Buffalo Indian, 1971
Acrylic on canvas
48 x 36 inches (121.9 x 91.4 cm)
Signed upper left: Scholder
Dated, titled, and inscribed along the reverse flap: Buffalo Indian 1971 acrylic on canvas
PROVENANCE:
Wagon Wheel Galleries, Scottsdale, Arizona;
The Elaine Horwitch Galleries, Scottsdale, Arizona;
Private collection, Carrizo Springs, Texas.
EXHIBITED:
Wagon Wheel Galleries, Scottsdale, Arizona, 1972;
The Elaine Horwitch Galleries, Scottsdale, Arizona, n.d.
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000.
Condition Report*:
Presents very well. Unlined canvas. Very faint stretcher lines visible primarily along extreme edges under raking light. A few very light cracks in right region of green, most visible upon very close inspection under raking light. One very minor surface accretion to upper center area of green, less than 1/4 inch and most visible under raking light. Not framed.
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2026 June 18 Western Art Signature® Auction #8262 (go to Auction Home page)
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