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.

The sheet is hinged along the edges to the backing board. The edges of the sheet are deckled, in keeping with the nature of the support. Minor wear, faint discoloration, slight fraying and short tears are occasionally to the extreme edges. Tiny accretions, faint transfer marks, mild skinning, and minute spots of foxing are intermittently scattered, primarily to the margins. There is no apparent inpainting visible under ultraviolet light.