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.

Support is stable. Frame abrasion to the extreme edges, including pigment loss to the upper right edge. With lines of craquelure and creasing to the sheet throughout. Surface soiling and scattered areas of staining to the sheet. Areas of pigment loss to the sheet. Examined under ultraviolet light. The sheet presents with a milky green varnish. Scattered strokes of inpainting, particularly to the background, to his robe, face and a small area of inpainting to his beard. Apparent restoration evident to the center left background and upper left quadrant.