Lot 37

Howard Finster, The Great Cheata, Painted Folk Art Cheetah Cutout, 1986

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Howard Finster, The Great Cheata, Painted Folk Art Cheetah Cutout, 1986

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Starting Bid: $750

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by Stevens Auction Company
July 11, 2026 11:00 AM CDT
Live Auction
129 E Commerce Street
Aberdeen, MS, US 39730

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.

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