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 at the upper edges to the backing board. The edges of the sheet are deckled and the sheet has shifted in tone. A small abraded loss is to the proper left leg and a small raised surface irregularity is to the yellow passage in the giraffe's face. A few very faint hairline abrasions are in places to the red passages. Very faint mottling is visible infrequently to the areas of heavier paint application. A small accretion is near the lower edge left of center. There is no apparent inpainting visible under ultraviolet light.