Bidspirit auction | Howard Finster, The Great Cheata,

Howard Finster, The Great Cheata, Painted Folk Art Cheetah Cutout, 1986 - Howard Finster, American/Georgia, 1916-2001. Paint and marker on cutout board, in the form of a spotted orange cheetah, the front signed and inscribed throughout the feet and body with ”The Great Cheata, ” ”God Bless, ” ”Works of Art, ” ”Howard Finster from God, ” and ?1986.” The reverse is extensively inscribed by the artist, including ”5000.595 works of art since 1976,” ”over 10-years work, ” ”night and day for you all out there, ” ”By Howard Finster, ” ”Summerville, Ga. 30747,” ”God Bless You All, ” ”Howard Finster, ” and dated ”Sep. 3, 1986.” A bold and desirable animal-form cutout from Finster's important 1980s period. 15 in. H, 34.5 in. W. Condition: Good estate condition with minor surface wear, scattered small paint losses, and age-appropriate handling wear. Hanging holes/screw holes present from prior display.