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。

THIS CONDITION REPORT HAS BEEN PREPARED BY HAMISH DEWAR FINE ART CONSERVATION, IN THE CHRISTIE'S WAREHOUSE FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS SALE.
UNCONDITIONAL AND WITHOUT PREJUDICE

Structural condition The canvas is unlined and is attached to what is evidently the original keyed wooden stretcher which has one horizontal cross baton. There is an overall pattern of raised lines of drying craquelure as well as stretcher bar lines.
Paint surface The paint surface has a rather glossy varnish layer and the removal of the present varnish and revarnishing would ensure a more sympathetic surface coating and improve the overall appearance. If the drying craquelure was found to be visually distracting lining the canvas could also be considered. Inspection under ultraviolet light shows the varnish layers to be quite opaque, confirming that cleaning would be beneficial. Ultraviolet light also shows just a few small spots of inpainting in the red draperies. It should be stressed that these are of minimal size.
Summary The painting therefore appears to be in essentially good and stable condition and should respond well to the work outlined above, although it should be stressed that no work is required for reasons of conservation.