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 work is structurally sound. There are some drying craquelures in the yellow passage, with some associated minor losses. There are some discoloured spots visible in the yellow passage. There are a few cracks to the blue passage. There are some drying craquelures visible in the blue passage. There is minor rubbing to the extreme edges. There are two losses to the extreme centre lower horizontal edge. There are few minor losses to the reverse edge. There is surface dust and soiling. Examination under ultra violet light shows no indication of inpainting. It is our opinion that the work is in good condition.