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 has been relined and retains a strong tension at the present time. The general texture of the paint is fairly uniform as a consequence of the lining treatment, although the textured brushwork of the artist remains appreciable. Close examination reveals some general wear to the paint surface; examination under ultra-violet fluorescence reveals strengthening to the horses and numerous scattered retouchings throughout, particularly to the sky. There are repairs to a minor tear to the upper left corner and damage to the skyline just above the hounds; these are not visible in natural lighting conditions. There are retouchings in two vertical parallel lines to the right of centre which are possibly related to an old central stretcher bar. These are also not visible in natural light and the artist’s painterly technique is still highly appreciable. The beautiful carved and gilded wood frame is in very good condition.