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。

Nice color, with a polished surface overall. With the inevitable dents, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. With some further wear at the high points of the carving. Signs of old wood-worm, now inactive. Some separation at the joints and lifting of the veneers. The top later, as stated in the cataloguing. Some moldings replaced. Minor scratches to the false books. With a shrinkage crack to the interior of the compartment, the marbleized paper lining slightly torn. With a spliced repair to one foot. With a loss to one claw. Structurally sound, whimsical, and perfect for a library, study, or office.