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 canvas is unlined; it is held under tension and remains stable. The painting presents well in natural light, the illustrative strokes of the black paint used to delineate the figures are fully appreciable. In natural light a vertical line of retouching can be seen above the central figural group and a horzontal line can be seen to the centre of the canvas approximately 10 cm. from the top edge. There is a fine pattern of craquelure, and there is some slight lifting to the paint in the upper left-hand corner. Examination under ultra-violet light confirms the aforementioned retouchings and reveals some very minor scattered retouching to the yellow tones at lower left. Otherwise the painting appears to be relatively untouched. There is a slightly cloudy varnish.