拍品的狀況可能存在極大差異，而由於其性質使然，拍品難以處於完美無瑕的狀態。拍品均以拍賣時的狀況出售。

The panel is uncradled and in a very good state of preservation. The paint surface retains its fine detailing with only a few very minor losses and wear. Close hand inspection reveals rectangular incised outlines on the outer arch; this suggests the edges of the painting may be an addition, although the consistency of the style would suggest that these additions were done by the artist himself. The alternative explanation is that the outer section of the painting was covered by a frame at some point in the painting’s history. Inspection under ultra violet fluorescence reveals some very minor scattered retouchings and strengthening, for example to part of his bow tie. Not examined out of its frame. Overall, the painting is in excellent condition.