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.

This panel is cradled to the reverse and remains stable. Ultraviolet examination is largely impaired by an obscuring varnish, however areas of restoration are nevertheless visible, such as in the cherry to the far left, in the upper left corner, near the butterfly to the upper right and in the peaches in the lower right. Ultraviolet examination of the paint layer is impaired by the obscuring varnish.