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 canvas has been lined and is on its original stretcher, which is providing good support. There is some craquelure and some surface dirt. The varnish appears to have discoloured in places.

Under UV light, there appear to be two different campaigns of restoration. The earlier one shows retouching to the sky. In particular in the upper centre and to areas of the left and right headlands and to some of the sails of the smuggler's ship and the boats in the distance. There is also some infilling to craquelure. The later restoration shows some retouching to frame abrasions, mainly at the lower and upper edge.