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.

Restoration to his hat. Small areas of chipping, losses and restoration to applied leaves and flowers. Minor wear and occasional tiny flake to gilding and enamels. Minor firing flaw to his cheek. Overall, occasional small surface abrasion, tiny chip or scratch.

An XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) test was carried out by The Centre for Archaeological and Forensic Analysis at Cranfield University, confirming that the enamels on this object are consistent with the published data for enamels on other Meissen porcelain dating from the first half of the 18th century.