#10 • Gone Fishing Mixed Media 3-D Countryside Landscape Scene by Abner Zook, 1971

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

High bid $13,000.00

Status: Sold

This outstanding three-dimensional mixed-media relief painting is an early work by Abner Zook. Executed in 1971, this piece represents the formative period of Abner Zook’s mature style. The composition showcases a sweeping countryside landscape, rendered in deep relief with sculpted buildings, textured foliage, and a finely modeled horse and carriage approaching a rustic stone mill. A gently arched stone bridge spans over a stream, leading the viewer’s eye into a picturesque valley dotted with barns, homesteads, and autumn-toned trees. Zook’s characteristic dimensional craftsmanship is fully evident through his use of carved structures that project outward from the panel, hand-modeled terrain with layered ground textures, meticulous painting that animates the rural scene with clarity and warmth, and a commanding panoramic composition typical of his large-format works. Abner Zook’s dioramas have long been prized for their complexity, weight, and architectural detail. His pieces are known to resonate deeply with collectors due to their authenticity, craftsmanship, and their faithful reflection of Amish and Pennsylvania tradition. The present work is framed in its period wooden frame, which complements the earthy palette and enhances the dimensional presence of the relief. The framing and scale make the piece ideal as a statement artwork. Offering both artistic significance and historical relevance, this 1971 Abner Zook relief painting stands as a superb example of the artist’s early mastery and the enduring legacy he and his brother established. Dimensions: 42.5" x 25" x 6"D