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。

This painting is supported by a glue lining on the reverse and is stable on its stretcher. A seam in the canvas at the right edge of the painting is visible. The paint layer is clean under a clear varnish. There is an uneven craquelure across the surface. At the extreme edges frame abrasions and associated repairs are visible, these are hidden by the rabbet of the frame. In natural light a white substance over the face and shoulder of Hercules is visible, as seen in the catalogue image. Repairs along the craquelure are visible in raking light. Inspection under ultraviolet light confirmed the aforementioned repairs. The painting presents well and is offered in a carved and giltwood frame.