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Johann Kluska (German, 1904-1973), "Dante Allegorie," oil on board painting depicting a man lying on the ground between two shrouded figures, against a dark and ominous background. Titled on estate label en verso. Wide gilt molded frame and white linen mat. Sight: 17 1/2" H x 14" W. Frame: 25" H x 21 1/2" W.
PROVENANCE: The estate of Thelma Schlicher, by descent from the estate of U.S. Ambassador Ronald Schlicher, Brentwood, TN; acquired Jackson's Auction, 2014. 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 some scattered dents and dings, some possibly intentional distressing.
