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"Standing Black Bear" by Ewald Rentz
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"Standing Black Bear" by Ewald Rentz
Estimate:
CA$700 - CA$1,000
Sold
CA$475
Live Auction
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
14.5" x 8.5" x 5".
Category
Carvings & Sculptures
Description
Beardmore, Ontario. C. 1980. A whimsical carving of a standing black bear, its right paw raised in an unusual motion of waving or hailing a cab. Muted facial features belie the bear's intent. Rentz, once again, used a natural wood shape to create an interesting sculptural form. Signed, "E. Rentz", on base.
Condition
Good condition.
Medium
Painted wood, plywood.
Provenance
From the Marty Osler Collection.
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