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。

Gelatin silver print. The work is structurally sound. There are a few minor spots of bumping and faint impressions to the extreme edges, not visible when framed. There are a few very faint hairline abrasions in places to the darker passages, only visible under strong raking light. There is one pinpoint abrasion to the upper right vertical edge. There are a few very small hairline abrasions in places to the frame, only visible under strong raking light. There is some minor gapping to the upper right mitre. Subject to the foregoing, it is our view that the work appears to be in generally very good condition. Please note that this work is sold framed.