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.

The demi-lune, uppermost section of a different marble, and with some cracked repairs to the right and lfet sides of the background, both can be seen in the 1928 Berlin catalogue. The left hand background crack continues through the Virgin's shoulder and chest. The child's proper left toes slightly chipped. With a repaired chip to the base. The cracks to the background could be easily minimized and made less distracting with professional assistance. The gilt frame with signs of old, now inactive worming, and with rubbing and chipped losses. The back with plaster overall to strengthen the repairs.