Howard Finster (American (active Georgia),1916-2001), "The Devil's Vice (End is a Sad Word)"-1986, acrylic on wood, inscribed to verso "5000.485 works of art since 1976 over 10-years work night and day for you all I come to direct you to the good world to come I am to touch the world for God" and "By Howard Finster Summerville G.A. 30747 PO Box 106-A PH 404)857-2926 God bless you all Howard Finster Aug. 9 1986". Folk art (outsider or untrained art) two-dimensional sculpture, depicting a female figure surrounded by circus-like figural vignettes, with inscriptions throughout typical of the artist's oeuvre. Overall approximately 17.25" x 17" x 0.25". Provenance: Acquired from the artist, Howard Finster by the Estate of Liz Howell Bloodworth, Atlanta, Georgia. Note: A former minister and Summerville, Georgia, resident, Finster widely known for his use of found objects and religious themes.

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