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Pair of Long-Nosed Men by Ewald Rentz
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Pair of Long-Nosed Men by Ewald Rentz
Estimate:
CA$800 - CA$1,200
Sold
CA$650
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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
23" x 10" x 8.75".
Category
Folk Art
Description
Beardmore, Ontario. 1983. Softwood, metal tacks. This pair is a fine example of Rentz's wickedly suggestive humour. Here he depicts two men, apparently related, with highly exaggerated noses. Painted in the blues, reds, browns, dark browns and natural tones that Rentz is noted for. Mounted to a painted plywood base. Signed "E. Rentz 1983" on the underside of the base.
Condition
Excellent condition.
Provenance
From the Marty Osler Collection.
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