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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, Untitled (Cleanse My Lips...), 1989, felt-tip marker and paint on wood
    Untitled (Cleanse My Lips...), 1989
    Drawing · Panel
    16¾ h x 14⅜ w in (43 x 37 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 185
    $4,375≈ £3,487≈ €4,145Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Howard Finster, Coke Bottle, Painting
    Coke Bottle
    Painting
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 279
    $2,875≈ £2,147≈ €2,581Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  3. Howard Finster, Coke Bottle, Painting
    Coke Bottle
    Painting
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 202
    $3,000≈ £2,228≈ €2,604Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  4. Howard Finster, Double Self Portrait, Painting
    Double Self Portrait
    Painting
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 204
    $2,125≈ £1,578≈ €1,845Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  5. Howard Finster, Elvis-At-3-is-A-Angel to Me, #13,519, 1990
    Elvis-At-3-is-A-Angel to Me, #13,519, 1990
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 560
    $1,690≈ £1,233≈ €1,457Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  6. Howard Finster, I Want to Be an Angel, #11,837, 1989
    I Want to Be an Angel, #11,837, 1989
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 561
    $3,510≈ £2,560≈ €3,025Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  7. Howard Finster, Untitled (Bull), 1989, enamel and marker on wood
    Untitled (Bull), 1989
    enamel and marker on wood · Panel
    10 h x 16 w in (25 x 41 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 116
    $1,875≈ £1,380≈ €1,625Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  8. Howard Finster, Clock Case
    Clock Case
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 185
    $260≈ £188≈ €221Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  9. Howard Finster, Holy Bible, Howard Finster, 1983, #3,102
    Holy Bible, Howard Finster, 1983, #3,102
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 186
    $1,105≈ £798≈ €941Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  10. Howard Finster, Castles of the Angels, #6,690, 1987
    Castles of the Angels, #6,690, 1987
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 187
    $3,640≈ £2,628≈ €3,101Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
Also offered, result not published (20)

Lots by Howard Finster that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Howard Finster paintings (19)Howard Finster acrylic paintings (8)Howard Finster mixed media (5)Howard Finster works on paper (21)Howard Finster drawings (21)Howard Finster prints (3)

Howard Finster signature

31 catalogued lots by Howard Finster record a signature line. The most common placement is lower right (46% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • lower right6
  • in the margin5
  • on the reverse2

Form

  • signed26
  • signed and dated3
  • signed in pencil2

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About Howard Finster

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 Paradise Garden, a folk art sculpture garden with over 46,000 pieces of art. His creations include outsider art, naïve art, and visionary art. Finster came to widespread notice in the 1980s with his album cover designs for R.E.M. and Talking Heads.

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