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 subject to relining; it is held under tension and remains stable. The lining treatment has led to an increase in the prominence of the canvas weave. The painterly approach to the modeling of the head and drapery remain fully appreciable. In a raking light some scattered retouching is evident that appears to correspond to historic heat damage to the darker passages. There is some further minor scattered retouching to the flesh tones. Examination under UV light confirms the aforementioned retouchings. There are two repaired diagonal tears to the canvas, on extending from the centre of the right edge to the lip of the chalice held by the sitter, the second extending from the upper centre of the right edge downwards for approximately 10 cm. There is further retouching to the upper and lower edges of the canvas. The paint remains stable.