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Carved Lumberjack Scene by Ewald Rentz
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Carved Lumberjack Scene by Ewald Rentz
Estimate:
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$375
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Folk Art
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
11.25" x 50.5" x 1.25".
Category
Carvings & Sculptures
Description
Beardmore, Ontario. C. 1980. A naive folk art scene encased in a crosscut saw featuring three lumberjacks in bright tops with tools toiling away at their camp. One is sawing wood while the other two are prospecting. The dark brown camp dog watches in anticipation as a black bear and cub enter their camp. Two gulls add interest on the shoreline. Signed, "E. Rentz", on back.
Condition
Very good condition.
Medium
Mixed media, plywood, steel saw.
Provenance
From the Marty Osler Collection.
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