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.
Zhong Kui with two demons:
We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
- Restoration to Zhong Kui's left middle fingers, the arms of both of the smaller figures and to the object in figure at left's hands
- Areas of overspray to an upper section of the grey rockwork, to the back of the figure's shoulders and to a section of his robe at the reverse
-There are two hairline cracks to the base and one encircling the left smaller figure's arm.
Zhong Kui with one demon:
-Restoration to Zhong Kui's raised fist, sword (the blade repinned and possibly a later replacement), and to the two red ornaments on his hat
-Restoration to the small figure's hands and to the bat he holds
-Some minor wear to the enamels and gilding, the black enamel on the boots with some typical light flaking and touch-up
-There is a firing crack in the making to the underside of the base, which is inherent to manufacture