The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

This canvas is unstretched and affixed to a board with duct tape and staples, as seen in the catalogue image. The canvas appears to be lined. Losses are visible along the extreme edge, and two lines of filled losses can be seen, the first running diagonally from the sitter's proper right shoulder to his hip, measuring 9 3/8 inches in length. The second runs vertically in the background to the right of the figure, measuring 8 1/2 in length. Further small unrestored scattered losses can be seen, including at the ends of his hair at left and in the white collar. There are areas of restoration visible in the flesh tones. Inspection under ultraviolet light confirms these restorations and further reveals strengthening to the sitter's black clothing and in the background, especially around the sitter's head and at lower right. Additionally, a faded pattern in the curtain fluoresces in the background.