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.

Overall with some scattered cracking, lifting and flaking to the gilding revealing bole and bare wood in areas. With nicks, faint marks and some light surface scratches, as to be expected. With some visible joins and some small subsequent losses. With some variations in carving, as to be expected. Each with black pencil marks to the underside. The marble with natural inclusions, some light surface abrasions and scratches, consistent with use, and some small nicks and 'nibbles' to the extreme edges, primarily along the reverse. With some evidence of polishing or cleaning to the surface of each. Each originally with metal caps to the feet.

Console A:
With visible joins where legs meet stretcher. With additional support beams added to the reverse of frieze and reinforced to the back rail, not visible when placed. With evidence of old, inactive woodworm.

Console B:
With later corner brackets to the interior, not visible when placed. With visible joins where the legs meet stretcher and some small subsequent losses to the gilding. With a small repair and added piece for stabilization to the left corner of lower frieze, not visible when placed.