The Master Craftsman
Master Woodcarver
Crafted elaborate architectural woodwork, pianos, and custom furniture in Rococo and Art Nouveau styles after arriving through Ellis Island in 1903.
Public Monuments
Created civic monuments and stone and bronze public sculptures commissioned across the United States throughout the mid-20th century.
Industrial Design
Designed widely produced fine dinnerware and applied art items that graced hundreds of thousands of American homes.
Graphics & Intaglio
Produced detailed bookplates drawings, sculpture, and architectural models spanning more than 75 years of active studio work.
"My father was my earliest and most important influence in both my personal and professional life."— Robert Melik Finkle, Architect & Museum Curator
Permanent Collections
The Sculptural Archive
Original plaster and bronze figures, Plaster and Masonite Bas-reliefs spanning seven decades.
Bookplates & Ink Works
Detailed ink drawings for bookplates, figure drawings, and drawings for dinnerware
Furniture & Carvings
Custom hand-carved furniture pieces created during his early New York period.
Landscape Installations
Outdoor stone installations and altars integrated into the surrounding hillside. created by Meliks son Robert Melik Finkle. A unique look at the enduring legacy of craftsmanship