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。

The catalogue illustrations are accurate.
There are the inevitable dents, marks, scratches and shrinkage cracks due to age and use.
The celestial globe present a discreet trace of restoration along its sphere.
As stated in the catalogue, the papier-mâché presents some tears and losses to both globes, including one especially visible on the edge of the celestial globe. There are some minor restorations to the papier-mâché in places, especially visible to the edges of the other globe.
The wooden structure of both globes is sound. The wood presents some minor scratches, cracks and restorations in places, as well as some minor losses and chips to the ebony elements. The compass and its structure on the terrestrial globe has been restored.