Modern + Contemporary Art, Design & Luxury
Sat, Jan 29, 2022 12:00PM EST
Lot 279
Large Howard Finster Coke Bottle Painting
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Howard Finster (1916-2001)
Marking(s); notes: signed, marking(s); 1990
Country of origin; materials: American; painted wood
Dimensions (H, W, D): 34"h, 10.5"w
Additional Information: "I'm not here to live a normal life. I'm sent here on a mission. I was fore-predestinated for this planet. Just like Henry Ford." ~ Rev. Howard Finster to Liza Kerwin in "Appreciation: The Reverend Howard Finster, the Last Red Light before the Apocalypse." American Art journal 16, no. 2, as referenced by the Smithsonian Institute. Provenance: Collection of photographer Jim Minton, Brevard County, Florida, acquired by the consignor circa 2016. The consignor shared the following of their visit to Mr. Minton's home: "Jim was a collector of outsider artist paintings, some of which were done for him personally by the artists. In the collection I purchased, he had many pieces by Purvis Young, Howard Finster, Jerry Coker, Abe the Flagman, etc. He also had a nursery of miniature Bonsai trees which he sold from in his front yard. I don’t know if Mr. Minton is still alive. He was very nice but I don’t know too much else about him. I wish I could walk into a place like that again. It was overwhelming but exciting. Paintings were hanging on top of each other."
Bidders are welcome to preview in person from Monday, January 24th through Friday, January 28th, 10am-5pm ET and beginning at 9am the day of the sale. Video preview is also available. Please direct any questions and/or consignment inquiries to info@modernauctions.com.
very good (Note: Condition of outsider and naive-style art is described in a general way per visual inspection, with the expectation that many, if not all, imperfections are expected and inherent to salvaged materials incorporated into such works.)
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Marking(s); notes: signed, marking(s); 1990
Country of origin; materials: American; painted wood
Dimensions (H, W, D): 34"h, 10.5"w
Additional Information: "I'm not here to live a normal life. I'm sent here on a mission. I was fore-predestinated for this planet. Just like Henry Ford." ~ Rev. Howard Finster to Liza Kerwin in "Appreciation: The Reverend Howard Finster, the Last Red Light before the Apocalypse." American Art journal 16, no. 2, as referenced by the Smithsonian Institute. Provenance: Collection of photographer Jim Minton, Brevard County, Florida, acquired by the consignor circa 2016. The consignor shared the following of their visit to Mr. Minton's home: "Jim was a collector of outsider artist paintings, some of which were done for him personally by the artists. In the collection I purchased, he had many pieces by Purvis Young, Howard Finster, Jerry Coker, Abe the Flagman, etc. He also had a nursery of miniature Bonsai trees which he sold from in his front yard. I don’t know if Mr. Minton is still alive. He was very nice but I don’t know too much else about him. I wish I could walk into a place like that again. It was overwhelming but exciting. Paintings were hanging on top of each other."
Bidders are welcome to preview in person from Monday, January 24th through Friday, January 28th, 10am-5pm ET and beginning at 9am the day of the sale. Video preview is also available. Please direct any questions and/or consignment inquiries to info@modernauctions.com.
Condition
All bidders in our auctions should be aware of the following:
Lots are sold "AS IS" as described in the Terms & Conditions of Auction. Statements regarding the condition of objects are only for general guidance and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Palm Beach Modern Auctions. PBMA strives to provide as much information as possible about items, including multiple photos, dimensions and condition reports. Some condition issues may not be noted in the condition report but are apparent in the provided photos which are considered part of the condition report. All bidders are encouraged to inspect items of interest in person and ask any questions they may have prior to bidding as well as review all points in the Terms & Conditions.
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