Lot 1141: Martin Poole O/B Painting, Female Head on Window Sash

Martin Poole (American, 20th century) oil on board painting depicting a female doll's head placed upon the sash of a window. Faint sgraffito signature lower right. Housed in a molded giltwood frame. Principle Gallery label en verso. Sight :15 1/2" H x 11 1/2" W. Frame: 22" H x 18" W.

PROVENANCE: The estate of Thelma Schlicher, by descent from the estate of U.S. Ambassador Ronald Schlicher, Brentwood, TN, acquired from Principle Gallery. 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: Painting in excellent condition. Frame has a few minor spots of wear.