Dear Yassine,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry and for your patience!

The presented object appears to be a mixed media painting of a Native American male figure. The work measures approximately 14 x 11 inches and has been attributed to the Native American artist, Fritz Scholder (1937-2005). This piece is in good condition and no severe damage is visible in the images provided.

The presented object is very similar but not identical to this work, which sold at Leland Little in North Carolina in 2020: https://www.lelandlittle.com/items/391033/fritz-scholder-az-1937-2005-i-indian-brave-i/

Therefore, the unfortunate conclusion from this investigation is that the work of art presented is most likely a forgery, which holds no market value.

If you have questions or concerns, I would recommend that you get in touch with our authentication team by email at [email protected].

Kind regards,
Anne