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。

As visible in the illustration the borders show losses and damages to their edges. The pigments and gilt show some scattered losses. The white pigments are especially affected. The pigments have lightly lift off and formed a hair crack in the area along the left arm of the mounted ruler.

The condition of lots sold can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair and wear and tear. The nature of the lots sold means that they will rarely be in perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale