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 bird facing right:
- There is a small loss to the back edge of the wing (approx. 0.5 cm.) and some associated crackling to that area.
- There are some further small bruises and chips to the right edge of the wing, right side of the body, and the base of the tail.
- There is very light crackling to the thighs.

The bird facing left:
- The piece appears to be in overall good condition, apart from a few tiny losses and bruises.

Both birds:
- Both pieces are mounted with later candelabra and stands.