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 work was examined in the frame. The sides of the work could not be seen due to the framing status. There is an inscription in Japanese in the back, presumably not from the artist. The paper is slightly yellowed. There is a minute accretion in the upper left quadrant, close to the left edge. There are two small losses of paper in the lower left quadrant close to the left edge, measuring approximately 0.3 x 0.7 cm. and 0.1 x 2 cm. There are pinpoint liftings of paper occasionally throughout the painting. There is a scratch in the upper right quadrant close to the right edge, measuring approximately 2.5 cm. There is a glossy stroke in the center of the work, presumably done by the artist. There is a small area with brown paper adhered to the painted layer in the lower left quadrant, measuring approximately 0.5 x 1.5 cm.