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Holstein Cow Carving By Ewald Rentz
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Holstein Cow Carving By Ewald Rentz
Estimate:
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$300
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Canadian 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
10.75" x 20.5" x 4.75".
Category
Folk Art
Description
Beardmore, Ontario. C. 1980. Ewald Rentz's version of a thin Holstein cow with a straightforward and balanced stance. Nicely atypical painted spots. Rentz typically signed his work "By..." but occasionally he did sign with the word "From". Signed "From E. Rentz" on underside of base.
Condition
Very good condition.
Medium
Softwood, leather.
Provenance
The Marty Osler Collection.
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