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Praying Lady by Ewald Rentz
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Praying Lady by Ewald Rentz
Estimate:
CA$600 - CA$800
Sold
CA$500
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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
11" x 5.5" x 11".
Category
Folk Art
Description
Beardmore, Ontario. 1985. "Let God be your guide." This is a rare, simple and moving expression of Rentz's faith. Signed, "E Rentz 1985", underside of base.
Condition
Very good condition. Excellent original paint.
Medium
Softwood, plywood, leather, plastic.
Provenance
From the M. Osler Collection.
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