Howard Finster (AL/GA, 1916-2001), Small Folk Art Clock

Mid- to late 20th century, carved, painted, and assembled wood case with Ingraham "Salute" clock with Arabic month and hour dials, posterior with old owner's label and inscribed "JESUS SAVES."

13 x 11 5/8 x 4 in.

Private Collection, Chicago and North Carolina

One of America’s most recognized outsider artists, Finster was a preacher for 45 years until 1976, when he experienced a vision and afterward began painting, in bright colors, religious art as well as everyday objects such as Coke bottles. The Rev. Howard Finster was born Dec. 2, 1916, in Valley Head, Alabama, and died Oct. 22, 2001, in Summerville, GA. He worked up album covers for R.E.M., Talking Heads and other bands, appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” and welcomed a steady stream of people (from regular folks to the famous, such as artist Keith Haring) who made the pilgrimage to his roadside attraction/folk art environment, Paradise Garden.

Not tested; clock not operational at time of evaluation; some small areas of insect damage and staining visible to posterior and sides; a few small gaps to joints. Please see Terms and Conditions of Sale: Clocks and Watches.

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