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。

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

The 'prunus and scholar's objects' brush-rest:
The left section (last crest) detached and restored to the brush-rest with associated overspraying and touch-ups.
Three peaks broken and restored to the brush rest with associated overspraying and touch-ups, one peak with an area of restoration to the upper section with associated overspraying and touch-ups.
With three labels on the base: an oval paper label reading 'ORIENTAL CERAMIC SOCY. / 67 / 1934 EXHIB N', a circular paper label reading 'R.H.R.P. / 555', and a rectangular paper label with the handwritten inscription 'G L Bevan Collection'.

The 'phoenix' brush-rest:
The extremity of four peaks chipped and restored with associated overspraying and touch-ups.
A nick to the foot rim, and an old small flat chip above the foot rim.
With two labels on the base: a circular paper label reading 'R.H.R.P. / 555', and a rectangular paper label with the handwritten inscription 'G L Bevan Collection'.

Both:
Some areas of restoration and touch-ups.
Some areas of wear to the enamels.
A few scattered deep scratches.
A few nicks to the edges and extremities.
General age-related surface wear, scratches as firing faults as expected.