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 a wax lining and is secure on a keyed strainer. Losses are visible along the extreme edges, the largest of which measures 5 inches in length along the upper right edge. There are further scattered losses across the surface, including to the left of the sitter's ear, measuring 1 1/4 inches in length, and smaller losses in the sitter's face and clothing. In natural light, strengthening is visible near the sitter's mouth. There is an area of damage, measuring 1.3 x 3.8 centimeters, in the sitter's proper right shoulder. The surface is abraded, especially over the sitter's red sash, collar and ear. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals some strengthening in the sitter's cheeks, forehead, to the right of his lips, and outlining his collar at left. The painting can be hung in its present state.