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 panel is uncradled and the paint stable on the support. The varnish is yellowed and has gone matte in places. There is a fine craquelure in natural light. Abrasion or an alteration of the pigments has caused the serpent to become fainter over time. The varnish fluoresces green under ultraviolet light and several passages of more recent restoration fluoresce, notably in the proper left side of Lucretia’s face as well as a line to address a scratch running from the top of her neck into her chest. A handful of additional strokes of retouching fluoresce in her breasts, torso and background. The painting would likely benefit from a sensitive conservation treatment.