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.

Good overall condition.
Illustrations published on the website catalogue are accurate despite being slightly too bright.
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches and rubbing due to age and use.
Traces of tarnishing and verdigris to the base. One ormolu element of the back of the vase is partly detached.
Some flowers are slightly loose and some removable. The pot-pourri in the upper part slightly wobbly, and the pair of birds are wobbly.
The blue flower of the back is partly broken.
Chinese porcelain: viewed without dismantling the bronzes.
One crane with some areas of restoration, with associated over spraying including to the tail, rocky base and beak, crest, legs. The same crane with a horizontal hairline to the vertical rock.
The other crane is in a good overall condition, except for a minute nick to the tip of the beak.
There are some minor firing flaws to the vase.