Jean-Baptiste Robie Les fleurs

Jean-Baptiste Robie
French
1821 - 1910
Les fleurs

signed J. Robie. (lower left)
oil on panel
panel: 30 by 23 in.; 76 by 59 cm
framed: 39 by 32 in.; 99 by 81 cm

Condition Report:
The panel is stable and in good condition; it is beveled on the left edge. The paint surface is stable and in good condition. Frame abrasions to all edges, particularly the upper, left, and right edges. Patterns of craquelure throughout, particularly to the center foreground. Under UV light, scattered areas of retouching throughout, notably small spot of retouching to rose at lower left; areas of retouching to the flowers and vase at center; and in scattered places throughout the background.
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