Swiss American California Abstract Expressionist Oil Canvas Painting Still Life by Hans Gustav Burkhardt 1937 Sold having three oval hinged doors

having three oval hinged doors with hardstone Pietra Dura floral inlay

Like many artists from a modest background (he was the son of a shoemaker)

5" long X 6

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

Model created in 1943

Swiss American California Abstract Expressionist Oil Canvas Painting Still Life by Hans Gustav Burkhardt 1937 Sold having three oval hinged doorsA 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,