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Lot 5:
Adam Sherriff Scott R.C.A., Indian Chief, Signed Graphite Portrait
Description
A sensitive signed graphite portrait titled Indian Chief by Canadian artist Adam Sherriff Scott, R.C.A. Executed with refined linear modeling and careful attention to facial structure, the drawing reflects Scott’s accomplished draftsmanship and his engagement with portraiture.
Details
Artist: Adam Sherriff Scott, R.C.A. (Canadian, 1887-1980)
Title: Indian Chief
Medium: Graphite on paper
Signature: Fully signed in graphite “Adam Sherriff Scott R.C.A.”
Inscriptions: Title written in small script below the mat
Image Size: Approx. 8.5 × 6.5 in.
Frame: Period gilt frame with linen matting
Overall Dimensions: Frame measures 14 x 12 inches W
Provenance: Private collection
Condition: The drawing appears well preserved; minor handling wear consistent with age. Frame with light wear.
Catalogue Note
Adam Sherriff Scott, elected to the Royal Canadian Academy, is best known for his portraits, landscapes, and genre scenes, as well as for his role as a teacher and mentor within Canadian art circles during the first half of the 20th century. His work is characterized by strong draftsmanship, clear structural understanding, and a restrained, thoughtful approach to representation.
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