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 skirt: A few small areas of minor staining.
A few minor splits to the seams, which need to be re-sewn.
A few small loose black threads to the dragons.
Otherwise, this is in overall fairly good condition.
The chair backs: Faded to yellow/bronze from red.
Very brittle.
Some gilt threads missing and some loose.
Wear and splits to the satin ground.

The condition of lots sold can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair, and wear and tear. The nature of the lots sold means that they will rarely be in perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.