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Standing Dog by Ewald Rentz
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Standing Dog by Ewald Rentz
Estimate:
CA$300 - 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
Including post: 38.25" x 10.5" x 3.5".
Category
Folk Art
Description
Beardmore, Ontario. Last quarter 20th century. A great standing dog, designed to be used as a lawn ornament. There is a good chance that this classic Rentz dog, with its arms-forward stance, once adorned the yard of Mr. Rentz, as he was not known to make them for sale. Unsigned.
Condition
Good condition. Minor cracks over the body, all tight.
Medium
Carved and painted wood on a metal stand.
Provenance
From the Rutter Family Collection.
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