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。

Good overall condition.
The website illustrations are accurate.
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches, shrinkage cracks and rubbings due to age and use.
As stated in the catalogue the marks and the stamps are spurious.
The locks are later.
Marble: there are some minor marks, scratches and dents to the surface with water marks, humidity stains and some yellowish surfaces.
Gilding: there are some signs of tarnishing, stains and wears to the surface as expected.
There are some very minor traces of verdigris to the surface.
Veneer: with minor vertical shrinkage cracks to the both sides. Some minor restorations with 'gomme lacque' paste filling.
White marks to the right side and to the back.
The front very slightly sun faded.
Some dents and wears to the feet.