Jean-Baptiste Robie

Pitet Aîné, Paris 
Knoedler & Co., New York, no. 6693 (acquired from the above, November 10, 1890) 
J.J. Gillespie & Co., Pittsburgh (acquired from the above, May 23, 1891) 
Acquired from the above through the Prendergast Bequest, 1891

Descriptive Catalogue of the Art Gallery of the James Prendergast Library Association, Jamestown, 1906, no. 30 
Katherine E. Manthorne, The Mirror Up to Nature: A Catalogue of 19^th and 20^th Century Paintings in the Collection of The James Prendergast Library Association, Jamestown, New York, 1982, p. 41, illustrated

Oil on stable panel. The surface is in good condition overall, aside from minor surface dirt including small spots of discoloration above the signature, in the lower left corner, and on the uppermost pink rose; barely perceptible craquelure on the two foremost flowers; frame abrasion along the upper edge; and a minor scratch in the lower left corner. Under UV: the pigments remain active and fluoresce; there is an area of retouching to the right of the purple rose; and very minor retouching at the extreme edges to address frame abrasion.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

We would like to thank Kathleen de Fays for kindly confirming the authenticity of this lot.