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.

In addition to the catalogue description:
- some tiny stains in places at centre.
- a pair of tiny rustmarks at upper right above the tree branch.
- traces of red pigment in the sky at upper left.
- a few diagonal and horizontal flattened folds, mainly visible in raking light and verso.
- some soft creasing throughout and some rubbing in places, mainly visible in raking light.
- a few short, skilfully repaired tears at the upper sheet edge (15 mm. and shorter).
- a few other shorter, skilfully repaired tears and nicks at the sheet edges in places.
- two tiny pinholes in the subject.
- several inscriptions in pencil on the backing sheet (loose); inscribed Farley in crayon on the backboard.
Otherwise as described and in good condition, mounted and unframed.