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Burl Carving of a Nude Chubby Man
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Burl Carving of a Nude Chubby Man
Estimate:
CA$500 - CA$700
Sold
CA$150
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
18.5" x 9.5" x 8.5".
Category
Carvings & Sculptures
Description
Beardmore, Ontario. C. 1980. This unique work of art shows a jovial fella and his large round body with arms extended from his torso. It was formed from a natural burl in the wood. His eyes were made from cross-headed wood screws. The base and feet are made from varnished plywood. Although the carving is unsigned it appears to be truly created by the hand of the Ewald Rentz.
Condition
Very good condition.
Medium
Softwood, burl, metal.
Provenance
From the John and Pat Hall Collection.
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