Bidspirit auction | Fritz Scholder (1937-2005)

Fritz Scholder (1937-2005) - FRITZ SCHOLDER (1937-2005) SELF PORTRAIT 60 x 57 INCHES. Fritz Scholder (1937-2005) Self Portrait 2001 The poignant image is almost entirely free of context or embellishment, save the dividing of the face with the right half being obscured, and the left contrasted in a straightforward, direct and probing gaze. The work is signed lower right front and dated 1.22.01 lower left. In a review of the 2017 posthumous exhibition of Scholder's work, Figures of Paradox at LewAllen Galleries in Santa Fe, the critic Michael Abatemarco provides interesting perspectives on the artist's self portraits. 'A fair number of self-portraits by Scholder suggest that the biggest contradiction was in how he saw himself.' 'The paintings in Figures of Paradox are enigmatic. Cat Mask from 1984 and Alone #2 from 2001 portray figures that are demon-like in appearance but bear a little-discussed aspect that can be seen in many of the figures he painted - a jutting shoulder, suggesting that these dark figures may be self-portraits. In his polychrome bronze sculptures, too, the left shoulder predominates, while the right arm seems to vanish entirely. 'Fritz was born with scoliosis, ' Romona Scholder said. 'All of these pieces, if you look, he really does that shoulder thing over and over. I never talked about it with him, but I think it's a result of his uneven shoulder, his need to pad one side of his jacket to make sure his shoulders were even. And of course his last name was Scholder.'' 'Among the most compelling aspect of Figures of Paradox are Scholder's self-portraits. He made at least one every year.' Michael Abatemarco, 'Self-determination: Fritz Scholder's 'Figures of Paradox, '' Pasatiempo, Santa Fe New Mexican, July 7, 2017, santafenewmexican.com. The canvas measures 60 x 57 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions The canvas measures 60 x 57 inches. Condition Very good to fine original untouched condition. There are no issues or incidences of loss, abrasion, scratches. tears, repairs, fade, stain, in-painting, touch-up, strip lining, re-lining, sagging, billowing, warping or any other potential issues. Provenance The estate of a Mission Hills, Kansas Collector with homes in Scottsdale and Mission Hills. Purchased from Bishop Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona.