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.

The ormolu with the expected scratches, marks and areas of tarnishing expected with age. Typical losses, replacements and restorations to flowers and fauna. Some light loss to the gilding. Clear lacquer applied to the restored break below the hand of the male figure, with some further chipping to the right fingertips. The female figure with small firing crack. Further applied lacquer to the right ear of the sheep model. Not examined with mounts removed.