Swiss American California Abstract Expressionist Oil Canvas Painting Still Life by Hans Gustav Burkhardt 1937 Sold the interior of the lid

the interior of the lid having hand-forged strap hinges and original hand-forged iron lock and key

by the 1930's his work matured into a more figurative style that persisted until his death

5" long X 6

even after half a millennium the chest is still useable for storage

Swiss American California Abstract Expressionist Oil Canvas Painting Still Life by Hans Gustav Burkhardt 1937 Sold the interior of the lidA good early abstract expressionist oil on canvas still life, by the Swiss American artist Hans Gustav Burkhardt (1901 1994), Los Angeles California, 1937. This very attractive still life is from the very begining of American Abstract Expressionism, by one of the early exponents of the style. The painting is signed lower left "H. Burkhardt", condition is very good indeed and is ready to grace your wall. Provenance: Abbey Picture Framing, Hollywood,