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Jack Rabbit by Ewald Rentz
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Jack Rabbit by Ewald Rentz
Estimate:
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$425
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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
6.5" x 8.5" x 7".
Category
Folk Art
Description
Beardmore, Ontario. c1970. Softwood. A carving of a reclining gray, black and red rabbit by Ewald Rentz. In most of Rentz's best work you see the form of the original piece of found wood. This casually reclining bunny falls into this category.
Condition
Good condition.
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