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.

There is a light area of staining which is a residue from the adhesive applied to the painting to lay it down on the card. This is visible in the catalogue image. There are small areas of flaking to the pink and white ground of the courtyard, most of these areas of flaking are concentrated in the upper left hand corner of the courtyard and also along the lower margin. These areas of flaking are minor and only visible on close inspection. The calligraphy on the reverse has some minor scuffing associated with damage by silverfish. These areas of damage are very light and do not affect the legibility of the calligraphy. They affect less than 10% of the area of the panel.

The condition of lots sold can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair and wear and tear. The nature of the lots sold means that they will rarely be in perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale