For sale is a signed 3D diorama of ruffed grouse by artist Runar Gustav R. I bought it at an estate sale of a man who collected the finest folk art. Rodell was known for his unique three dimensional dioramas with miniature decoy birds, fish and animals. His works were collected by the likes of Bob Hope and Ronald Reagan and are still in great demand. This scene is of three grouse a male and two female set in a field. The pheasants are set against a painted background showing birch trees, evergreen trees, mountains, rocks, and miscellaneous vegetation. The grouse are sitting on Driftwood like branches rocks are made of plaster painted there is fern material which resemble grouse habitation. The reality is enhanced by the use of dried and created plants. Very realistic like looking out a window into nature. The frame is really deep about 3.75 inches. It measures 22 1/2 inches wide X 14 3/4. Overall its in good condition. The grouse look to be fine The painting in the background is in wonderful shape. And the wood on the frame is very nice. The backboard looks great Id say this piece is from the 1940s or so. Born in Sweden, Rodell moved to the United States when he was in his early thirties. He had no formal art training when he made his first diorama while recovering from tuberculosis. He began by painting a background in oil that he placed in a deep wooden carved frame. Then he added carved animals, birds or people and vegetation and plaster that he specially treated for the artwork. Finally the frame was covered with glass. The effect was like looking through a window. R G Rodell DIORAMA Hand Carved & Painted Ruffed Grouse, Shadowbox Folk Art Vtg. The item “R G Rodell DIORAMA Hand Carved & Painted Ruffed Grouse, Shadowbox Folk Art Vtg” is in sale since Wednesday, January 29, 2020. This item is in the category “Art\Folk Art & Indigenous Art”. The seller is “coolbycuhel” and is located in Superior, Wisconsin. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Subject: Pheasant Game Birds
• Type: Paintings
• Style: Impressionism
• Material: Carved Wood and Painted
• DEEP: 4 1/4
• Listed By: Reseller
• Region of Origin: US, Non-specific region
• Color: Multi-Color
• Features: Framed
• Width (Inches): 22 1/2
• Date of Creation: 1950-1969
• Originality: Original
• Height (Inches): 14 3/4
• Artist: R.G.RODELL
• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)