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。

Not examined out of frame. The edges of the canvas are covered by its frame. The canvas, stretcher and attachments appear to be in generally good condition. There is an uneven varnish layer that has discoloured in places. There are drying cracks to the child figure and the bowls, presumably in keeping with the artist's intent. There are some fine drying cracks in places. There are some small circular impressions with associated pinpoint losses to the white headscarf, presumably from previous packaging. There are some minor paint losses to the white headscarf in the lower right quadrant. There are three light brown drip marks in the lower left quadrant and centre of the composition, presumably in keeping with the artist's working method. When examined under ultraviolet light, there appears to be no evidence of any retouching. Subject to the foregoing, it is our view that the work appears to be in generally good condition.