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.

We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
- A filled-in drilled hole with associated overpainting and coating to the base; as could be seen in the illustration, the vase has been mounted as lamp; the lighting fixture has not been tested, and the vase has not been examined without the mounts
- Some expected minor abrasion to the flanges