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.

Each with surface wear, minor scratches and imperfections in the making as to be expected; with some rubbing and losses to the enamels; each with some small chips to their feet; the boy in yellow with his proper left leg restored at the top of his thigh where it meets his body, with a glaze line to his proper right hand and a frit to his top knot; the figure reaffixed to its ormolu base; the boy in pink with overpaint to both elbows, his his proper left hand restored; the ormolu with tarnish and wear as to be expected.