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Collins Eisenhauer Attributed Carved Female Burl Head
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Collins Eisenhauer Attributed Carved Female Burl Head
Estimate:
CA$300 - CA$500
Sold
CA$275
Live Auction
Post-War Canadian Folk Art
ARTIST
Collins Eisenhauer (1898-1979) was as a primitive artist hailing from Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. After retiring in 1964, he embarked on a second career as a sculptor, starting with painted wooden carvings of geese, water birds, and people displayed on his lawn. Eisenhauer remained undiscovered until the early 1970s when antique dealers noticed his sculptures. Initially, he used the name "Collins Eisener" for privacy, but upon catching the attention of Chris Huntington, a prominent figure in Nova Scotia folk art, he adopted "Collins Eisenhauer." His work evolved to encompass topical and classical themes, often inspired by classical narratives, reflecting society's attitudes. His legacy endures in esteemed institutions like the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and the Canadian Museum of Civilization, as well as private collections worldwide.
Size
10" x 8" x 8".
Category
Folk Art
Description
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Early 1970s. Collins Eisenhauer (1898 - 1979) came to prominence in the 1970's. He is known for his imaginative, sometimes life sized, painted wooden sculptures of humans and animals which filled his yards and front porch. This piece, a carved and painted wooden head of a young woman is attributed to Eisenhauer. Although it shows the wear of many seasons spent outdoors, his ability as a carver and painter of wood is clearly evident in the hair and the face. A fascinating piece of Canadian folk art. Unmarked.
Condition
Fair condition. The front portion to the left of the parted hair has an old glue repair. There are areas of decay on top and throughout. Areas of deterioration include the rubberized surface active paint flaking to the face.
Medium
Carved wood and paint.
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