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Elephant Carving By Ewald Rentz
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Elephant Carving By Ewald Rentz
Estimate:
CA$600 - CA$900
Sold
CA$325
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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
13" x 16" x 5".
Category
Folk Art
Description
Beardmore, Ontario. C. 1980. Wonderful form and surface distinguish this elephant by Ewald Rentz. Painted in rich brown with white tusks. Tack eyes. Mounted to green painted plywood base. Signed "E. Rentz" on underside of base.
Condition
Good condition.
Medium
Painted wood, plywood.
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