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 canvas, stretcher and attachments appear to be in generally good condition. All collage elements appear to be present and adhere well. There is undulation to the linen around the cardboard letter collage, presumably in keeping with the artist's working method and nature of the medium. There are some soft creases to the cardboard elements. When examined under ultra-violet light there is no indication of inpainting. It is our view that the work appears to be in generally very good condition.
Catalogue illustration: The white chalk passages are brighter in reality.