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.

With the expected scattered minor surface wear, scratches and imperfections in the making; some rubbing and scattered tiny losses to the enamels; as noted, the horseman's face, cap and hands left in biscuit; now lacking an implement that he would have held in his hands (likely reins); the horse with a loss to the tip of its proper left ear and to the cheek strap of its reins on the left side; a small chip to the back right corner of the plinth.