Lot 1135: W.R. Barrel O/C, 3 Figures in Yellow Hats

W. R. Barrel (American, 20th century) oil on canvas impressionist painting depicting three figures in yellow hats, rendered with thick palette knife strokes. Signed lower right. Canvas: 36" square. Parcel gilt and painted frame: 44" square.

PROVENANCE: The estate of Thelma Schlicher, by descent from the estate of U.S. Ambassador Ronald Schlicher, Brentwood, TN. Note: Tennessee native Ron Schlicher entered the foreign service in 1982, working primarily in the Middle East. He returned to TN after retiring in 2011. Among his many diplomatic roles, he served as Ambassador to Cyprus, U.S. Principal Deputy Assistant Coordinator of Counterterrorism, and was director of the Iraq Task Force during the 2003 war with Iraq.

CONDITION: Some scattered craquelure and inclusions to canvas, overall very good condition. Some minor wear to frame.