1987 Marvin Finn Louisville KY Wooden Folk Art Horse Painted Sculpture Signed 

This playful outsider art style wooden horse sculpture is the work of Marvin Finn (1917-2007) of Louisville, Kentucky. It features a horse silhouette cut out of what appears to be pine board with a wooden dowel going through the board for eyes, and diagonally mounted to a plywood base with hand painted details and finish. It is somewhat crudely made/painted when compared to many of Finn's pieces which I am guessing is due to it being an earlier made piece created around the time that commercial galleries took an interest in his work (and outsider/naïve art started to gain traction in the art community). It does have wear including a horizontal crack in the wood at the top across the head and tail that I think is where the original wood seam joint is separating but cannot guarantee. It does have additional wear from age and handling so PLEASE read complete details below and review photos closely for condition. Please note that the piece will be packaged properly in order to avoid any damage during transit. Free shipping & Free Returns are included. Thank you and enjoy!


ITEM DETAILS:

  • Approximate weight is 1 lb 10 ozs
  • Measures approximately 5.5" x 13.25" x 17" overall. The base board is approximately .5" x 4.25" x 8.75". The horse figure measures approximately .75" thick.
  • Condition: In vintage handmade condition with wear including dirt, dust, grime, scratches, abrasions, stains, discoloring, yellowing, dents, dints, a chip on the center side of the horse in addition to chipping on several of the edges of the form, uneven surface finish/textures/edges/shapes/forms due to being handmade, the horse is somewhat loose on the green wood base with a slight gap on one side as shown in photos, the varnish/laquer has yellowed with age, there are brush hairs trapped in the paint (which is original), wood knots/blemishes are visible under the painted surface, some of the painted details are thinly and unevenly applied, stray paint marks, paint drips, dark spots/stains on the underside, marker/pen/pencil residue on the bottom side, fading, fingerprints, scuff marks, crazing, crackling, flaking, chipping and overall wear from age and handling. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE TO SEE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS. Please see photos for details.
  • Age/era: 1987
  • Origin: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
  • Marks: "Marvin Finn 87" hand signed on the bottom in red marker
  • Style: Outsider, primitive, urban, folk art, naïve, ooak, regional, Kentucky, Midwest

PURCHASE DETAILS:

  • QUESTIONS: I actively try to disclose all issues that I find with the piece and prefer to have a smooth transaction for both of us so please message any questions/concerns regarding the listing PRIOR to bidding/purchase
  • RETURNS: Items must be returned via the exact method and packaging as the original shipment including tracking/etc. Refund will be made once the item has arrived back to me in original condition with no damage. Items that appear to have been altered by the buyer, replaced or cleaned/polished/etc will not be accepted for return this includes damage caused due to buyer wear & missing pieces/components that were visible in listing images. Returned items will be thoroughly inspected for any alterations as compared to the original listing photos. RETURN SHIPPING COST IS AT THE EXPENSE OF THE BUYER UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE IN THE LISTING.
  • Due to the variations in device screens and monitors, colors may vary slightly, therefore I cannot guarantee that what you see accurately portrays the colors of each item—please message with any questions regarding colors/etc