拍品的狀況可能存在極大差異，而由於其性質使然，拍品難以處於完美無瑕的狀態。拍品均以拍賣時的狀況出售。

With a clean, complete well-maintained appearance, structurally sound and ready to use. With scattered age and construction cracks, and general overall marks, nicks, surface scratches, tiny losses and repairs consistent with age and use. Some minor areas of debris accumulation in recessed areas. With a polished surface; the veneers with scattered minor expected cracks, including across the long axis of the back and each side, and also with small areas of touch-up and infill to the veneers. As stated in the cataloguing, the undertier is possibly replaced; a repaired break to its proper left side-panel, where it joins the main panel, only visible from the underside. The ormolu with some minor surface scratches, casting flaws, verdigris and rubbing, as to be expected.