Estimate: $1,000 - $3,000
Price Realized: $1,792 Includes buyer's premium
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Condition reports are based on visual inspection by the Capsule team under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all lots are previously owned and all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot.
Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
Howard Finster was an influential American self-taught artist and preacher, widely celebrated for his visionary, folk-art style. Known for his vividly detailed paintings, drawings, and assemblages, Finster often incorporated religious themes, biblical references, and text into his work, creating a unique blend of spirituality and popular culture.
He gained national recognition in the 1980s for designing album covers for artists such as Talking Heads and R.E.M., and his work is held in major museum collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Finster’s art continues to captivate collectors for its imaginative energy, vibrant color, and outsider perspective.
