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。

We have sought to record changes in the condition of these pieces acquired after their initial manufacture.
The ears have been refixed, the tenons possibly replaced, associated with touch-ups to the gilding.
Both with the double-gourd vase's handles missing.
Some small areas of restoration / in-fills to the enamels.
The double-gourd vases and saddles have been refixed, one elephant with the vase slightly leaning on one side and with a loss of enamel to a side panel of the saddle.
The extremities of the saddle blankets have possibly been refixed with associated losses of enamel along the refixed area.
Some small age cracks to the enamels.
Some pitting to the enamels.
General age-related surface wear and scratches as can be expected.