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Howard Finster

Howard Finster

American · 1916–2001 · Painter, Printmaker

Howard Finster was an American artist and Baptist minister from Georgia. He claimed to be inspired by God to spread the gospel through the design of his swampy land into… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Howard Finster, Birth of America, 1985, polychrome paint on board, artist-made carved pine frameBirth of AmericaRago Auctions · $7,680≈ £5,779≈ €6,749Sign up to see
  2. Howard Finster, Howard Behind the Desk of Visions, Pastor of Silver Hill Baptist Church, 1980, paint and ink on incised woodHoward Behind the Desk of Visions, Pastor of Silver Hill Baptist ChurchToomey & Co. · $7,560≈ £6,026≈ €7,037Sign up to see
  3. Howard Finster, Untitled, mixed media on woodUntitledRago Auctions · $7,500≈ £6,339≈ €6,927Sign up to see

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  1. Howard Finster, Uncle Sam, 1991, acrylic on wood
    Uncle Sam, 1991
    Acrylic · Panel
    22¼ h x 10½ w x 3¾ d in (57 x 27 x 10 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 139
    $1,131≈ £855≈ €993Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  2. Howard Finster, Kek West, 1988, acrylic on wood
    Kek West, 1988
    Acrylic · Panel
    19½ h x 19 w in (50 x 48 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 322
    $762≈ £574≈ €655Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  3. Howard Finster, Elvis-At-3, 1988, acrylic on wood
    Elvis-At-3, 1988
    Acrylic · Panel
    28¾ h x 9⅛ w in (73 x 23 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 323
    $726≈ £547≈ €624Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  4. Howard Finster, Past Midnight (Leopard), 1984, acrylic on wood
    Past Midnight (Leopard), 1984
    Acrylic · Panel
    24¾ h x 54¾ w in (63 x 139 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 306
    $990≈ £723≈ €847Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  5. Howard Finster, Hand of Love (Angel with Trumpet), 1988, acrylic on wood
    Hand of Love (Angel with Trumpet), 1988
    Acrylic · Panel
    11⅝ h x 49½ w x ⅛ d in (30 x 126 x 0 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 264
    $2,394≈ £1,893≈ €2,238Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  6. Howard Finster, Untitled, acrylic and ink on board in artist's frame
    Untitled
    Acrylic · Board
    9½ h x 11½ w in (24 x 29 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 301
    $1,500≈ £1,088≈ €1,262Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Howard Finster, Untitled (Thomas Jefferson), 1990, acrylic and ink on board
    Untitled (Thomas Jefferson), 1990
    Acrylic · Board
    12¼ h x 8¾ w in (31 x 22 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 126
    $1,188≈ £913≈ €1,012Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  8. Howard Finster, Untitled (Animal Heaven), c. 1985, collage and acrylic on board
    Untitled (Animal Heaven), c. 1985
    Acrylic · Board
    5¼ h x 11½ w x 3½ d in (13 x 29 x 9 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 160
    $688≈ £533≈ €604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
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Lots by Howard Finster that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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