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 canvas has been relined and retains a good tension on its stretcher. The paint surface has been somewhat flattened by the relining treatment, however, the artist’s technique and textured brushwork remains appreciable and the highest impasto is well preserved. Examination under ultra violet light reveals a repaired diagonal tear with associated retouching in the background, immediately to the right of the dog’s front legs (lower centre), and a repaired damage to the background to the left of the hind legs (lower centre). There is some scattered infilling associated to the craquelure, chiefly in the sky, and some more minor spots of strengthening.
The giltwood frame is in good condition.