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 linen support is unlined and not secured to a stretcher. The paint and ground have been applied so thinly that it becomes transparent when held up to the light. The canvas was likely cut down as it lacks a border, which one often encounters in similar compositions. There are losses to the lower corners and an approximately ½ inch loss to the upper edge at right. A few other losses include a ¹⁄₄ inch loss at lower center, a small loss at the left edge and a ¹⁄₄ inch loss at upper center. There is a 1 inch area of repair at upper right in the gold background, and there are some tears on the Virgin’s proper left side. Much of the gold background has been lost, and most of the Virgin’s blue garment is now black and presumably repainted. Nevertheless, much of the original paint appears to remain and the painting presents well. Ultraviolet light examination does not reveal any repainting. This work is a remarkable survival.