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。

In sound condition. The marble with natural inclusions, scattered nicks and 'nibbles'. With slight variation in tone of the marble and the veining between both columns, but present well together. With scattered small losses and some areas of infilled repair. Each with a repaired break across the middle, with associated infilled repair now somewhat discolored, and with some subsequent small losses. With further small losses at the corners and extreme edges, and with some repairs and infill to the corners of the square bases. The ormolu with rubbing, tarnish and oxidation. With a buildup of surface dirt and polish in the crevices.