Bidspirit auction | MIXED MEDIA PAINTING BY EUGENE

MIXED MEDIA PAINTING BY EUGENE VON BRUENCHENHEIM - A mixed media on cardboard painting depicting an abstract composition by Eugene Von Bruenchenhein, American, 1910 to 1983. Signed, Eugene Von Bruenchenhein, and dated Feb 4 1955, on the lower left. Matted and framed. A reclusive outsider artist, Eugene Von Bruenchenhein lived near Milwaukee, and over the course of 40 years produced thousands of paintings and sculptures. The cache of his works was discovered by Ruth De Young Kohler and Russell Bowman representatives of a Milwaukee gallery. They soon made formal arrangements with the family to move the entire body of work, which no one except his wife had seen, into the Kohler Art Center in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. A major show was held in 1984. One of a kind artwork. Mid Century American Paintings, Abstract And Surrealist Art, Wall Decor Collectibles. Dimensions L 27 1/2 x W 23 1/8 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of wear and age. Slight scratches. Refer to photos. Sold as is.