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 canvas is unlined; it is held under tension and remains stable. There are two tears in the upper right quadrant, one measuring 6 cm. and the other 3 cm. There is a small tear to the upper left quadrant of 2 cm. There is a fine pattern of craquelure across the paint surface, more pronounced in the sitter's head. There is historic varnish that carries some dirt. Old stretcher bar marks are visible. There is evidence of some historic, inactive woodworm to the lower right. There is no evidence of live woodworm. There are frame abrasions to the canvas edges. Examination under UV light reveals some minor scattered retouching and infill to the craquelure. The paint is stable.