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Lot 140

Howard Finster Big Old Dime 1996

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Finster, Howard (American/Georgia, 1916-2001), Big Old Dime, March 13, 1996, mixed media cutout sculpture. Painted and inscribed circular wood cutout attached to a base with applied paper and sermon. Signed, numbered 38.000.762, additional sermon verso and additional signature with inscription on an attached piece of cardboard. 13.5 x 12 x 3.5 inches. Reverend William Howard Finster was a minister for over forty years in Alabama. After retirement, he moved to Summerville, Georgia, where he turned his swampland into Paradise Garden in reflection of his religious beliefs and a vision that sent him on a mission to create sacred folk art. His works have been featured on album covers for popular rock bands such as The Talking Heads and REM. Provenance: Virginia Freeman Gallery, Destin, Florida. In good condition. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .

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