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。

Good overall condition
Illustrations published on the website catalogue are accurate despite being slightly too bright.
There are the inevitable marks, dents, scratches, shrinkage cracks and rubbings consistent with age and use.
Lacquer : with little traces of restorations especially to the sides.
There are some minor losses, especially to the front.
Gilding: there are some signs of tarnishing as expected, especially to the handles.
There are some minor casting flaws, especially to the upright mounts, as expected.
Marble : with some minor scratches and chips to the edges.
There are some traces of former labels and traces of cleaning products.
There are some minor stains due to the age and use.
There is a loss to the right back of the marble
Veneer: there are some lifting to the veneer.
Some minor restorations are visible to the veneer.
The veneer is slightly sun-faded and present some humidity stains.
Very flowerful and decorative lacquered commode.