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 this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
- The figure is unstable on its stand because of some tenons are now missing.
- The attributes are missing.
- There are some inlays that are missing as can be expected.
- There is a small hole on the figure's left arm and left part of his belly (element/attribute missing?).
- There are two drilled holes under two hoofs.
- Two legs of the donkey with stress-cracks.
- His right arm is refixed.
- There is a small damage associated with two small cracks to the edge of the base.
- There are some surface nicks to the extremities.
- There are some nicks and scratches to the base.
- The cavity under the mule has been opened.
- The seal plaque of the base has been unsealed.