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 sheet is hinged to the backing board at the corner-tips and periodically along the edges and undulates slightly. The sheet has shifted slightly in tone and light discoloration is visible to the edges. Minor wear, faint creases and a few tiny nicks are to the corner-tips and edges. Visible under close inspection, fine drying cracks are near center in thicker areas of yellow and blue paint. There is no apparent inpainting visible under ultraviolet light.