Howard Finster Falcon
By Howard Finster
Located in Richmond, VA
Early hand carved wooden falcon sculpture by American folk artist Howard Finster. Finster was a
Vintage 1950s North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Howard Finster Falcon
By Howard Finster
Located in Richmond, VA
Early hand carved wooden falcon sculpture by American folk artist Howard Finster. Finster was a
Wood
$900
H 7.5 in W 18 in D 3.5 in
Howard Finster Signed “Cheetah” Wood Cut-Out Sculpture, 1991
By Howard Finster
Located in Chattahoochee Hills, GA
A distinctive and visually dynamic cut-out sculpture by American folk art icon Rev. Howard Finster
Wood, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
$900
H 10.5 in W 11 in D 3.5 in
Howard Finster "Angel Baby" Wooden Cut-Out Sculpture, 1991
By Howard Finster
Located in Chattahoochee Hills, GA
quintessential example of Finster’s devotional folk art, this piece combines his visual intensity, handwritten
Wood, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
$900
H 1 in W 7 in D 11.5 in
Howard Finster Signed “UGA Football Player” Metal Wall Hanging, 1992
By Howard Finster
Located in Chattahoochee Hills, GA
Finster’s distinctive script: “Let’s go ball fans” and “Art Faces by Howard Stern” (a known variation of his
Metal
$900
H 10 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Howard Finster Signed Wooden Religious Cut-Out Sculpture, “Faith” 1991
By Howard Finster
Located in Chattahoochee Hills, GA
. Howard Finster (1916–2001), dated 1991 and numbered 21,000,267. This hand-painted cut-out figure stands
Wood, Acrylic
$900
H 2 in W 11 in D 9 in
Rev. Howard Finster Wall-Mounted Painted Wood Cut-Out, 1992
By Howard Finster
Located in Chattahoochee Hills, GA
’s mature output. Details: Artist: Rev. Howard Finster Title: [Untitled Abstract] Date: 1992 Work
Wood, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
$900
H 10 in W 3.5 in D 8 in
Howard Finster Wooden Eagle Cut Out Statue With Religious Writing
By Howard Finster
Located in Chattahoochee Hills, GA
preacher Rev. Howard Finster (1916–2001), dated 1991 and numbered 17,000,610. Crafted from hand-painted
Wood, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
The Reverend Howard Finster | "Dwight Eisenhower"
By Howard Finster
Located in Wyomissing, PA
Howard Finster is perhaps the most famous self-taught artist of all time. Born in Alabama, he
Howard Finster Faces Pumpkin
By Howard Finster
Located in Houston, TX
Howard Finster hand-painted Faces gourd, circa 1995. Signed and dated on the bottom.
Howard Finster "Jesus Saves", 1989
By Howard Finster
Located in Houston, TX
Howard Finster oil on wood panel white dog cut out titled Jesus Saves. The verso is signed and
Howard Finster The Devils Vice Cut Out
By Howard Finster
Located in Houston, TX
Howard Finster wood cut-out titled The Devils Vice in oil and ink Both sides of the cut-out
Clock Box
By Howard Finster
Located in New York, NY
Carved wood UNIQUE Hand-signed "Howard Finster" verso
Wood
Your Empty Road
By Howard Finster
Located in Atlanta, GA
Howard Finster Your Empty Road, 1987 Enamel on Wood 11.5 x 17 in.
Enamel
Second Record Painting
By Howard Finster
Located in New York, NY
Tractor enamel and marker on vinyl album Unique Hand-signed "Howard Finster" front and "Howard
Enamel
Self-Portrait
By Howard Finster
Located in New York, NY
UNIQUE - excellent condition Hand-signed "Howard Finster" front and back Finster Archive
Wood, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
Guard Cat
By Howard Finster
Located in New York, NY
Unique Hand-signed "Howard Finster" front and back Provenance: Environmental painting which hung
Wood, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
Albert Einstein
By Howard Finster
Located in New York, NY
Unique Hand-signed and dated "Howard Finster 1991" front and back Finster Archive #: "17.000.827"
Enamel
George Washington
By Howard Finster
Located in New York, NY
Unique Hand-signed "Howard Finster" twice in marker on both front and back Finster Archive
Wood, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
Leonardo Da Vinci
By Howard Finster
Located in New York, NY
TIme stamp: Feb 14 1991 Hand-signed twice by the artist in marker (front and back) "#17,000 and 943" Unique painting
Oil, Wood Panel, Permanent Marker
Esiloe of Arkamanot
By Howard Finster
Located in New York, NY
A unique very early work Hand-signed in paint by the artist front and back Finster Archive
Enamel
Youth of Elvis
By Howard Finster
Located in New York, NY
Hand-signed and dated with artist's hand-made frame. Very early rare and iconic painting. Finster
Enamel
City of Oblin
By Howard Finster
Located in New York, NY
Unique Hand-signed by the artist front and back Finster Archive #: "32.000.065" Framed dimensions
Acrylic, Wood Panel, Permanent Marker
Baby Doll
By Howard Finster
Located in New York, NY
Unique Hand-signed in marker "Howard Finster" lower right Finster Archive #: "17.000.626
Wood, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
Marilyn Monroe Life Size
By Howard Finster
Located in New York, NY
Hand-signed and dated front and back Provenance: Phyllis Kind Gallery NY, NY
Wood, Acrylic
The Rules of Sex
By Howard Finster
Located in New York, NY
Hand-signed screenprint Limited-edition of 300 Hand-signed "Howard Finster" lower right
Screen
This Flag
By Howard Finster
Located in New York, NY
Hand-signed "Howard Finster" in pencil lower right corner Limited-edition of 300 Pristine
Screen, Archival Paper
The Empty Road
By Howard Finster
Located in New York, NY
American Art, NYC
Archival Paper, Screen
Elvis C'mon Everybody
By Howard Finster
Located in New York, NY
Unique Hand-signed "Howard Finster" lower left Finster Archive #: "38.000.543" Custom frame
Permanent Marker, Found Objects
Howard Finster Painted Folk Art Dinosaur Sculpture
By Howard Finster
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This painted dinosaur wood cut-out with wooden base was made by the American Folk artist Howard
Plywood, Paint, Paper
Howard Finster, 1956 Cadillac
By Howard Finster
Located in Winnetka, IL
A 1956, Cadillac by Howard Finster (American 1917-2001) custom mounted in a Lucite stand.
Wood
Howard Finster Howling Wolf Outsider Art Sculpture
By Howard Finster
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Wonderful outsider/folk art by Howard Finster circa 1991. This hand carved hand painted example has
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 22.5 in W 13.75 in
Howard Finster "Heavens of Olika" Folk Art Painting 1996
By Howard Finster
Located in San Francisco, CA
Howard Finster "Heavens of Olika" Folk Art Painting 1996 Oil on board. Dimensions 11" x 20". The
Acrylic, Board
Howard Finster Home Guard Cat Outsider Art Sculpture
By Howard Finster
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Wonderful outsider/folk art by Howard Finster circa 1992. This hand carved hand painted example
Wood, Paint
"Into Earth" by Howard Finster
By Howard Finster
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Signed & numbered silk screened print on paper, floating in black wood frame. Paper size 29.5"H x 40"H
Paper, Plexiglass, Wood
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H 35 in W 22 in D 12 in
Howard Finster Original One of a Kind Artwork Painted on Retro Coca Cola Cooler
By Howard Finster
Located in Savannah, GA
folk art by Howard Finster 1998 - 2 1/2 days work hard & busy" Measures about thirty-five inches
Metal
Sold
H 28.5 in W 35 in D 2 in
"The Reverend Howard Finster" Vintage Folk Art Church Interior by Benny Carter
By Benny Carter
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage folk art church interior painting by Benny Carter (1943 - 2014). Oil on canvas, circa 1970
Canvas, Oil
Howard Finster Car Georgia's Great Flood, 1994
By Howard Finster
Located in Miami, FL
Hand-carved hand-painted wooden sculpture by Artist Howard Finster.
Acrylic, Wood
"Howard Finster Puts Micky Mouse in a Kid's World" - Color Art Poster
By Howard Finster
Located in East Quogue, NY
"Howard Finster Puts Micky Mouse in a Kid's World" - Color Art Poster Paper Size 28" tall x 24
Paper
Folk Art Angel
By Howard Finster
Located in Buffalo, NY
American Folk Artist Howard Finster! For forty years, Howard Finster was a minister. After retirement, he
Wood, Acrylic
Angel's Paradise
By Howard Finster
Located in Miami, FL
This is one of Finster early and more desirable works. Work is Signed lower right, Howard Finster
Oil
Elephant
By Howard Finster
Located in Buffalo, NY
American Folk Artist Howard Finster! For forty years, Howard Finster was a minister. After retirement
Acrylic, Wood
More Than A Piece Of Cloth
By Howard Finster
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION More Than A Piece Of Cloth 1990 Screeenprint 26 x 36 in. Edition of 100 Pencil signed, numbered, and titled
Screen
Howard Finster- Pelican #13
By Howard Finster
Located in Summerland, CA
Howard Finster Pelican #13 Wood board, enamel and markers.
Wood, Acrylic
The Reverend Howard Finster | Howard, Aug 25, 1991 #20000/805
By Howard Finster
Located in Wyomissing, PA
Howard Finster is perhaps the most famous self-taught artist of all time. Born in Alabama, he
Wood
The Reverend Howard Finster | Angel, July 29, 1993 #30000/249
By Howard Finster
Located in Wyomissing, PA
Howard Finster is perhaps the most famous self-taught artist of all time. Born in Alabama, he
Wood
The Reverend Howard Finster | Coke Bottle, April 11, 1990
By Howard Finster
Located in Wyomissing, PA
Howard Finster is perhaps the most famous self-taught artist of all time. Born in Alabama, he
Wood
The Reverend Howard Finster | Angel 13, 000.628
Located in Wyomissing, PA
Number 13,000.628 completed February 4, 1990 at 2:28AM Howard Finster is perhaps the
Wood
The Reverend Howard Finster | "Coke Bottle, March 1, 1995"
Located in Wyomissing, PA
Howard Finster is perhaps the most famous self-taught artist of all time. Born in Alabama, he
Wood
The Reverend Howard Finster Film Version of Blue Farsin
Located in Wyomissing, PA
Work 1000 and 292 Howard Finster is perhaps the most famous self-taught artist of
Glass, Wood
The Reverend Howard Finster (1916-2001) | Wood Plaque, 1986
Located in Wyomissing, PA
1:25 March 26, 1986 Work 5000-216 Howard Finster is perhaps the most famous
Folk Art Sculpture of A Leopard by Howard Finster
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Mixed Media Folk Art sculpture of A Leopard by Howard Finster. Signed and dated 1991.
Wood
The Reverend Howard Finster (1916-2001) | The Tree of Life, 1990
Located in Wyomissing, PA
June 9, 1990, Work 14,000 (965)
Howard Finster Golden City of Larken Dald, 1980
By Howard Finster
Located in Houston, TX
Dual-sided oil on wood panel by Reverend Howard Finster. Signature on the verso. The title reads
Story Map of the United States
By Howard Finster
Located in New York, NY
Hand-signed "Howard Finster" in the lower right margin Sponsored by Coca Cola at the
Lithograph
A House Divided
By Howard Finster
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition hand-signed "Howard Finster" in black marker lower right
Lithograph
$2,979
H 43.31 in Dm 51.19 in
Italian Vintage Design Chandelier White Brass from Stilnovo 1960 Mid-Century
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Massive cluster chandelier designed by Stilnovo with a diameter of 130 cm. Italian mid-century at its finest ! Its Minimalistic shape make it great for any midcentury or modern int...
Metal, Brass
$5,905 / item
H 33.86 in W 73.63 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Italian Brutalist Wood And Travertine Sideboard
Located in London, London
Sideboard Travertine top Brass handles Brutalist Contemporary One in stock but can be made to order Made in a small workshop in Italy
Travertine
$21,750Sale Price|25% Off
H 54.5 in W 24 in D 13.5 in
Erotic Sexual Mythological Marble Figural, Nude woman, Bacchante and Satyr Herm
Located in Miami, FL
Bacchic revelry. A sexy and nude curvaceous young Nymph/Bacchante makes amorous advances to a Herm - whose facial expression reflects her erotic touch. The Herm is stylized where his...
Marble
$4,750
H 30.71 in W 78.35 in D 19.69 in
Rare Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard in Green Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, hi...
Steel
Illuminated Adjustable Drafting Table, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible industrial grade light box drafting table. Extremely heavy and well made in the US, circa 1950s. Glass tabletop allows the light of two enclosed fluorescent tube lights to...
Metal
$1,643
H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 25.2 in
Vintage Dental Engineer's Specimen Drawers, English, Admindex, Filing Cabinet
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage dental engineer's specimen drawers. An English, enamelled steel Admindex filing cabinet, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Appealing example of mid-cen...
Steel
$17,500
H 84 in W 142 in D 78 in
1950s Monumental Desk Dry Bar Wall Cabinet System Eugenio Escudero Mexico
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1950s Eugenio Escudero extravagant custom piece desk dry bar wall unit system. Fabulous piece entertainment receiving desk social mingle center. Unmarked a...
Bronze
$850
H 41 in W 20 in D 24 in
Vintage Industrial Steel Metal 30-Drawer Catalogue File Cabinet by Addressograph
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage industrial steel metal 30-drawer catalogue file cabinet by Addressograph, circa mid-20th century. Item features 30 drawers, steel metal construction, rubber wheels, top lift ...
Steel
$860
H 17 in W 19 in D 7 in
Modernist, Machine Age Stainless Steel / Metal Industrial Desk Lamp, Art Deco
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual modernist, machine age stainless steel / metal industrial desk lamp, circa 1930s, reminiscent of glorious designs of Gilbert Rhode, KEM Weber. Warren McArthur etc. Beautiful ...
Metal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Geometry? - Abstract Geometric Screenprint by Joe Tilson
By Joe Tilson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Joe Tilson Title: Geometry? Year: 1965 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 70 Paper Size: 27 x 40 inches
Screen
Set of Seven Antique German Hat Forms on Metal Stands, 1930s Decor
Located in Stamford, CT
Seven different style wooden hat forms from the 1930s. Each is displayed on a metal stand.
Metal
Apache
By James Bidgood
Located in New York, NY
Digital C-print Signed, dated, and numbered, verso 19 x 15 inches, image (Edition of 25) 29 x 22 inches, image (Edition of 15) 39 x 30 inches, image (Edition of 15) This artwork ...
C Print
"Protector One" Folk Art Crow Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Richly textured with whimsical appeal, this late 20th century wooden crow is a delightful example of naive American sculpture. Poised mid-caw, the crow's wings are outstretched, read...
Wood, Paint
Vintage Steel Tanker Office Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add some Industrial charm and timeless functionality to your workspace with this Vintage Steel Tanker Office Cabinet. Originally designed for durability and efficiency, this iconic p...
Metal
$32,368
H 55.91 in W 42.13 in
Sade (Nude) – Albert Watson, Black & White, Celebrity, Fashion, Sade, Nude, Art
By Albert Watson
Located in Zurich, CH
Albert WATSON (*1942, Scotland) Sade (Nude), 1992 Archival pigment print 142 x 107 cm (55 7/8 x 42 1/8 in.) Edition of 10, plus 2 AP Print only Drake purchased a series of Albert's ...
Archival Pigment
Sixes, Geometric Abstract Silkscreen by Tony Bechara
By Tony Bechara
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Tony Bechara, Puerto Rican (1942 - ) Title: Sixes Year: 1979 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 250, AP 30 Image Size: 18 x 26.5 in Size: 22 in. x 30 ...
Screen
Best known for his Paradise Garden, which he built in Pennville, Georgia, Howard Finster was a self-taught artist whose folksy brand of postmodern art strongly reflected the gregarious personality he was known for. Energetic and fantastical, Finster's paintings and prints come alive with spectacular detail and color. His work is crowded with text, Surrealist figures and miniature crosses, eyeballs, birds and stars.
A baptist minister by trade until his formal retirement in 1965, Finster spoke of an inspiration that came to him from on high. He experienced visions and claimed to hear the word of God in childhood, and often referred to himself as a “stranger from another world.” His visions led to a body of work he termed “sacred art,” a numbered series of thousands of paintings with strong religious overtones that took the form of text excerpts from the Bible and his own sermons. Finster painted portraits of Elvis Presley, James Dean and Abraham Lincoln, along with angels, devils, aliens and folklore figures like Santa Claus.
Prior to painting, Finster started constructing Paradise Garden, his most ambitious work, in the 1960s. A testament to human innovation and a tribute to God, this two-acre art environment consisted of varied recycled materials, concrete and sculptures. Its walls and walkways were embedded with TV tubes, bicycle parts and other found objects and scrap bits of metal sourced from Finster's repair business.
Finster began to exhibit his riveting folk art in 1976, when several of his pieces were included in “Missing Pieces: Georgia Folk Art, 1770-1976,” hosted at the Atlanta Historical Society and the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences in Savannah, among other institutions. The artist and his Paradise Garden were featured in the 1983 music video for American rock band R.E.M.'s song “Radio Free Europe.” Soon afterward, Finster was commissioned by another band, Talking Heads, to design the cover for the act’s Little Creatures album. Although he already had a fairly large local following, this exposure gave Finster's work national attention.
Finster died in 2001, leaving behind a legacy of what is now known as outsider art that could fill entire museums — more than 46,000 sculptures, paintings, prints and other works. The High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia, holds the largest collection of Finster's work.
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