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.

Small chip to brim of hat at back. Restoration to corner of his black shawl collar, further spray and overpainting to opposite corner. Restoration to his left fingers. Some slight chipping to blue bow to his right shoe. Chipping, small losses and restorations to applied leaves and flowers. Overall, slight wear to gilding and enamels, occasional tiny flake, chip or surface abrasion.

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 objects is consistent with the published data for enamels on other Meissen porcelain dating to the 18th century.