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.

We have sought to record changes in the condition of these pieces acquired after their initial manufacture.

Phoenix vase:
The extremity of a dragon's horn possibly chipped off and polished.
A few nicks to the rims, edges and extremity, a few of which possibly polished.
A few natural inclusions and flaw lines within the stone.
A circular paper label with the handwritten inscription '150' under the base.

Seated figure:
An area of restoration to the figure's proper right knee.
A few nicks / small shocks to the edges, rims and surface.
Some surface scratches under the base.
A circular paper label with the handwritten inscription 'X243' under the base.

General age-related surface wear as can be expected.
Please note that the phoenix vase was displayed in a cabinet at the Palmer family home and appears in the old blackand white photograph of the cabinet published in the catalogue.