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Rentz's Own Painted Yard Bird by Ewald Rentz
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Rentz's Own Painted Yard Bird by Ewald Rentz
Estimate:
CA$600 - CA$900
Sold
CA$400
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Canadiana & Folk Art Featuring the Jim Fleming, Marty Osler, Susan Murray and Laing Collections
ARTIST
Ewald Rentz (1908-1995) was born in North Dakota, but grew up in Manitoba before settling in Beadmore, Ontario. A man of many trades, Rentz worked throughout his lifetime as a lumberjack, prospector, cook and a barber. During his time as a prospector, Rentz would collect unusual roots, fungus and branches which he would use to create his whimsical, often humorous, sculptures. He would 'coax the hidden forms out of the wood', turning discarded materials into intricate carvings depicting people and animals such as bellhops, matadors and mermaids. His works are renowned amongst Canadian folk art collectors and can be found on permanent display at the Canadian Museum of Civilization and in many collections across North America.
Size
41.75" x 36.6" x 11".
Category
Folk Art
Description
Beardmore, Ontario. c1980. Softwood, metal, sheet metal, rubber. A simple, imaginative and beautifully formed red, yellow and black standing bird by Ewald Rentz. The eyes are metal and the top portion of the metal legs are covered with black rubber hose. For years this carving graced the front yard of the house of its Beardmore, Ontario creator. As a result, it retains the perfect patina. It is mounted to a wooden stand. Unsigned.
Condition
Good condition. Weathering and losses can be seen in the painted surfaces.
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