拍品的状况可能存在极大差异，而由于其性质使然，拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。

The surface is stable and the canvas is strip relined. The surface is clean and there is an even layer of varnish. Under UV light inspection, there are lines and spots of retouching in the upper corners. In and around the head of the horse and rider there are spots and small areas of retouching. There is retouching around the head and halo of the woman's head in the horse's body and in the sheath. In and around the crow there are older and newer spots and areas of retouching. There is a small area of retouching at the extreme left edge at the height of the horse's leg and a few scattered dots along the right edge.