拍品的狀況可能存在極大差異，而由於其性質使然，拍品難以處於完美無瑕的狀態。拍品均以拍賣時的狀況出售。
The canvas is supported with a glue lining and the paint is stable on the surface. Under natural light, the varnish is cloudy. A 1⁄4 inch tear is visible at the upper edge, 111⁄2 inches from the left edge. There is a 1⁄2 inch loss to the paint at the extreme upper right edge. Discolored, scattered retouches are visible at center over the eagle’s wing, and a few small losses are visible on the eagle’s neck. A 10 inch vertical repaired tear is visible with discolored strengthening to the left of the plant at lower right. A 5 inch vertical repaired tear is visible with discolored strengthening is visible at lower left. Some cracks are visible corresponding to the stretcher along the edges. Ultraviolet light does not easily penetrate the old varnish, though scattered touches fluoresce faintly here and there. A 1⁄4 inch area fluoresces on the eagle’s claw. Conservation and cleaning should transform this painting, though it could be displayed as is.
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