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Standing Bird by Ewald Rentz
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Standing Bird by Ewald Rentz
Estimate:
CA$300 - CA$500
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CA$300
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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
19.5" x 21.5" x 5.5".
Category
Carvings & Sculptures
Description
Ontario. C. 1975. Here is a classic and unusual stick bird by well-known and widely collected folk artist Ewald Rentz. Painted in greys and white with a yellow beak and legs, the stork-like creature has its feet embedded in a lime-green base. Signed, on base.
Condition
Excellent condition.
Medium
Softwood, paint.
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