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Whimsical Bird by Ewald Rentz
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Whimsical Bird by Ewald Rentz
Estimate:
CA$600 - CA$900
Sold
CA$550
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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
32.25" x 44" x 9.25".
Category
Carvings & Sculptures
Description
Beardmore, Ontario. C. 1980. A classic Rentz carving of a whimsical standing bird painted in bright colours. Rentz found unusual roots and branches, and then coaxed the hidden forms out of the wood, turning them into sculptures. His work can be found in the Canadian Museum of History's permanent collection and many collections across North America.
Condition
Excellent condition.
Medium
Polychromed wood.
Provenance
From the late Jim Fleming Collection.
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