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Large Canada Goose by Ewald Rentz
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Large Canada Goose by Ewald Rentz
Estimate:
CA$500 - CA$700
Sold
CA$275
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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
28.75" x 40.5" x 6.25".
Category
Folk Art
Description
Beardmore, Ontario. C. 1980. Large and impressive Canada goose by Ewald Rentz. On a green-painted base. This piece is unsigned as it spent much of its time in the yard of the artist.
Condition
Very nice original condition. Minor age cracks to the body and the neck.
Medium
Softwood, metal.
Provenance
From the late Jim Fleming Collection.
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