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"Standing Moose" by Ewald Rentz
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"Standing Moose" by Ewald Rentz
Estimate:
CA$900 - CA$1,200
Sold
CA$800
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
16.5" x 24" x 8".
Category
Carvings & Sculptures
Description
Beardmore, Ontario. C. 1980. A unique carving of a standing bull moose painted in shades of brown, yellow, and black with a dewlap made of leather. Rentz coaxes the hidden form out of the wood in a charming rendition of Canadian wildlife. Signed, "E. Rentz", on base.
Condition
Good condition.
Medium
Painted wood, plywood, leather.
Provenance
From the Marty Osler Collection.
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