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 Chinese mirror painting: generally very vibrant, with the typical tiny losses to the silvering scattered throughout, commensurate with age. Some larger areas of more prominent loss to the silvering, mainly at the upper edge and just above the horizon at the center. Some areas of loss and thinning to the colors, mainly at the ground and rockwork elements; could benefit from rebacking. Each side of the mirror with the typical scattered superficial scratches, commensurate with handling, and the typical dust or debris around the edges, mostly obscured by the frame. The mirror plate not unframed for inspection.

The frame: overall in good order, structurally sound and ready to hang. With scattered chips, losses to carving and gilt surfaces revealing gesso, bole and bare wood in areas as to be expected with age; the surface regilt. Overall good appearance.