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.

With typical scattered nicks, marks and light scratches. The gilding flaking, lifting and with scattered losses revealing bole and barewood. The lacquer decoration with some hazing, very fine craquelure as is typical with Japanese lacquer. One panel with a vertical crack on one example, the other example with a shallow verticle crack to one panel. With some scattered areas of restorations and infill, including two panels that originally had pulls. With further rubbing to the high spots, and some losses to the gilding. The decoration probably enhanced in Europe during construction. The frame with scattered restorations included to each stretcher. The ormolu with rubbing, oxidation, and surface dirt. With evidence of old, now inactive woodworm. The marble tops with natural inclusions, and scattered small nicks and 'nibbles' to extreme edges.