#9 • Harvest Time Mixed Media 3-D Farm Scene by Abner Zook, 1988

Part of 03/13/26 Aaron & Abner Zook Artwork Auction (live auction by PA Auction Center)

High bid $20,000.00

Status: Sold

This magnificent three-dimensional mixed-media diorama is an original 1988 work by Abner Zook. This expansive diorama is a commanding example of Abner Zook’s mature artistry, showcasing his remarkable ability to blend sculptural depth with meticulous narrative detail. Presented in a large panoramic format, the composition depicts a bustling harvest scene alive with motion. Featuring horse-drawn wagons and farmhands at work across the fields, a vintage green threshing machine surrounded by workers coordinating the harvest, carved farm structures including a barn with exposed interior scenes adding dramatic depth, layered terrain, hay shocks, and farmland extending into the distance, and detailed foreground modeling featuring ruts in the road, textured grass, and rows of cut grain. Zook’s work is known for its architectural precision, sculptural layering, and atmospheric storytelling, qualities that are exceptionally prominent here. His ability to represent the rhythms of labor, seasonal change, and Pennsylvania Dutch heritage is a hallmark of his practice and a primary reason his works attract deep admiration. The piece is preserved in its original wide wooden frame, which enhances both the dimensional quality and panoramic sweep of the relief. A superior and historically rich example of Abner Zook’s craftsmanship, this 1988 diorama stands as a vivid celebration of rural tradition, community labor, and the artistry that has made the Zook family’s work an enduring presence. Dimensions: 58.25" x 34" x 8"D