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。

The sheet undulates slightly and is slightly discolored. It is hinged periodically along the upper edge to the backing board. Artist's pinholes are to the corners, minor creasing and faint handling marks are occasionally along the edges and to the corners, and a few tiny partial tears are occasionally along the extreme edges. Only visible underneath the mat window, slight discoloration is along the perimeter, presumably a vestige of prior framing. Tiny drying cracks, a few with associated pinpoint losses, are to areas of heavier application of ink, in keeping with the artist's choice of medium. Only visible under ultraviolet light, a few pinpoint spots of foxing are infrequently.